Norbert Schmitz1, JianLi Wang, Ashok Malla, Alain Lesage. 1. Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Hospital Research Centre, McGill University, 6875 LaSalle Blvd., Montreal, Quebec, H4H 1R3 Canada. norbert.schmitz@mcgill.ca
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Asthma is associated with decreased health-related quality of life and increased physical comorbidity and mortality, high rates of clinic visits and hospitalizations, and loss of productivity in the workplace. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to determine the joint effect of psychological distress and asthma on functional disability in a community sample. METHOD: The authors used data from The Canadian Community and Health Survey (N=62,274). Psychological distress was measured by the 10-item Kessler (K-10) instrument. Asthma, disability days, self-assessed health status, and long-term reduction in activities were assessed by personal interview. RESULTS: The prevalence of functional disability was higher in subjects with asthma and comorbid psychological distress than in individuals with either asthma or psychological distress alone. CONCLUSION: Detecting and managing psychological problems might be particularly beneficial for persons with asthma.
BACKGROUND:Asthma is associated with decreased health-related quality of life and increased physical comorbidity and mortality, high rates of clinic visits and hospitalizations, and loss of productivity in the workplace. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to determine the joint effect of psychological distress and asthma on functional disability in a community sample. METHOD: The authors used data from The Canadian Community and Health Survey (N=62,274). Psychological distress was measured by the 10-item Kessler (K-10) instrument. Asthma, disability days, self-assessed health status, and long-term reduction in activities were assessed by personal interview. RESULTS: The prevalence of functional disability was higher in subjects with asthma and comorbid psychological distress than in individuals with either asthma or psychological distress alone. CONCLUSION: Detecting and managing psychological problems might be particularly beneficial for persons with asthma.
Authors: Francisco-Javier Gonzalez-Barcala; Ramon de la Fuente-Cid; Mónica Tafalla; Javier Nuevo; Francisco Caamaño-Isorna Journal: Multidiscip Respir Med Date: 2012-10-02
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