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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
卷 17, 期 -, 页码 1269-1283出版社
DOVE MEDICAL PRESS LTD
DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S339323
关键词
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; U; S; Veterans; interventions
资金
- US Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service [I01 RX001150, 1IK2RX003527-01A2, IK2RX002165]
This paper reviews research conducted with US Veteran samples targeting improvement in COPD outcomes, focusing on key physiological, physical, and psychological health outcomes and intervention research. Despite the efforts made by the VHA to improve the condition of Veterans with COPD, it remains a significant health issue for them.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States (US) providing healthcare to an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults who remain at greater risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to their civilian counterparts. The VHA has obligated research funds, drafted clinical guidelines, and built programmatic infrastructure to support the diagnosis, treatment, and care management of Veterans with COPD. Despite these efforts, COPD remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Veterans. This paper provides a narrative review of research conducted with US Veteran samples targeting improvement in COPD outcomes. We review key physiological, physical, and psychological health outcomes and intervention research that included US Veteran samples. We conclude with a discussion of directions for future research to continue advancing the treatment of COPD in Veterans and inform advancements in COPD research within and outside the VHA.
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