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Factors Affecting Survival in Severe and Very Severe COPD after Admission in ICUs of Tertiary Care Centers of India (FAST COPD): Study Protocol for a Multicentric Cohort Study.

Authors :
Arunachala, Sumalatha
Devapal, Sindhuja
Swamy, Dayana Shre N.
Greeshma, Mandya V.
Ul Hussain, Imaad
Siddaiah, Jayaraj B.
Christopher, Devasahayam J.
Malamardi, Sowmya
Ullah, Mohammed Kaleem
Saeed, Mohammed
Parthasarathi, Ashwaghosha
J., Jeevan
Kumar, Jeevan
N., Harsha
Laxmegowda
Basavaraj, Chetak K.
Raghavendra, Pongali B.
Lokesh, Komarla S.
L., Nischal Raj
K., Suneetha D.
Source :
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine; Jun2024, Vol. 28 Issue 6, p552-560, 9p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there is a lack of comprehensive data from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) regarding factors influencing COPD outcomes, particularly in regions where biomass exposure is prevalent. Objective: The Factors Affecting Survival in Severe and Very Severe COPD Patients Admitted to Tertiary Centers of India (FAST) study aims to address this gap by evaluating factors impacting survival and exacerbation rates among COPD patients in LMICs like India, with a specific focus on biomass exposure, clinical phenotypes, and nutritional status in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Methods: The FAST study is an observational cohort study conducted in university teaching hospitals across India. The study aims to enroll 1000 COPD patients admitted to the ICU meeting specific inclusion criteria, with follow-up assessments conducted every 6 months over a 2-year period. Data collection includes demographic information, clinical manifestations, laboratory investigations, pulmonary function tests, medications, nutritional status, mental health, and health-related quality of life. Adjudication of exacerbations and mortality will also be undertaken. The FAST study seeks to provide crucial insights into COPD outcomes in LMICs, informing more precise management strategies and mitigating the burden of COPD in these settings. By evaluating factors such as biomass exposure, clinical phenotypes, and nutritional status, the study aims to address key knowledge gaps in COPD research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09725229
Volume :
28
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178753156
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24728