Assessment of progression of COPD: report of a workshop held in Leuven, 11–12 March 2004. Issue 4 (24th March 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Decramer, M; Gosselink, R; Rutten-Van Mölken, M; Buffels, J; Van Schayck, O; Gevenois, P-A; Pellegrino, R; Derom, E; De Backer, W
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 60:Issue 4(2005)
• Page Start: 335
• Page End: 342
• Publication Date: 2005-03-24
• Subjects: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second -- FVC, forced vital capacity -- MCID, minimal clinically important difference -- 6MWD, 6 minute walking distance -- QoL, quality of life -- ΔVo2max, change in maximal oxygen consumption -- ΔWmax, change in maximal work load; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- progression -- spirometry -- general practice -- health care resources; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.2004.028712
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : Recently performed long term trials have enhanced the insight into the assessment of progression of COPD. The present review focuses on the initial assessment of COPD in general practice and the assessment of disease progression. Several variables may be used to assess this progression, all of which are associated with significant methodological problems. Finding the appropriate mix of outcome measures to capture all aspects of disease progression is a significant challenge.