Characteristics of an advanced COPD cohort
| Baseline Characteristics | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 66 (9) |
| Gender (% male) | 51% |
| MRC Grade (median and IQR) | 4 (4–4) |
| FEV1 (% predicted) | 32 (12) |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 25.5 (7.7) |
| Current smokers (%) | 25% |
| Pack years (years) | 39 (17) |
| Living arrangements (% living alone) | 31% |
| Oxygen use (% LTOT) | 39% |
| Number of exacerbations in previous year (median and IQR) | 4.5 (2.0–8.0) |
| Number of hospitalisations in previous year (median and IQR) | 0.5 (0.0–1.0) |
| Incremental shuttle walk test (m) | 128 (91) |
| Quadriceps strength (Kg) | 19 (9) |
| CAT score | 25 (7) |
| Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ) | |
| CRQ dyspnoea | 2.1 (0.7) |
| CRQ fatigue | 2.9 (1.2) |
| CRQ emotion | 3.7 (1.4) |
| CRQ mastery | 3.7 (1.5) |
| HADS anxiety | 9.5 (4.4) |
| HADS depression | 8.1 (3.5) |
MRC: Medical Research Council, FEV1: Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 sec, CAT: COPD Assessment Tool, CRQ: Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire, HADS: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale