Book chapter
Evaluating Cognition in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia, pp.661-674
Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology, Springer International Publishing
02/15/2019
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-93497-6_39
Abstract
In this chapter, we focus on the neuropsychological evaluation of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common adult pulmonary disorder characterized by airflow limitation and shortness of breath. First, we will review the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria for COPD and discuss common medical comorbidities associated with COPD. Next, we will review the neuropsychological and neuroimaging literature focused on patients with COPD. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation is commonly prescribed for COPD patients. We will discuss the role of the neuropsychologist within the team. Finally, to more clearly illustrate the neuropsychological evaluation of patients with COPD, we will present a fictional case from our center with details regarding frequent referral questions, special considerations for the clinical interview, selection of cognitive tests, interpretation of tests, and final recommendations for the patient and/or the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Evaluating Cognition in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Creators
- Karin F Hoth - Department of Medicine, National Jewish Health, Denver, USAElizabeth Kozora - Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, USA
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Handbook on the Neuropsychology of Aging and Dementia, pp.661-674
- Series
- Clinical Handbooks in Neuropsychology
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-93497-6_39
- eISSN
- 2625-2678
- ISSN
- 2625-266X
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing; Cham
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/15/2019
- Academic Unit
- Psychiatry; Iowa Neuroscience Institute
- Record Identifier
- 9984066142502771
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