[Factors associated with the quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.]

CONCLUSIONS: The BODE index and the ADO index showed a significant association with HRQOL. Exacerbations and dyspnea were the best individual factors related to HRQoL.
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Source: Atencion Primaria - November 18, 2013 Category: Primary Care Authors: Villar Balboa I, Carrillo Muñoz R, Regí Bosque M, Marzo Castillejo M, Arcusa Villacampa N, Segundo Yagüe M Tags: Aten Primaria Source Type: research