HUBUNGAN DERAJAT OBSTRUKSI PARU DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PADA PENDERITA PPOK DI RUMAH SAKIT HJ BUNDA HALIMAH

PPOK; Derajat Obstruksi Paru; Kualitas Hidup

Abstract

Background: The quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often decreases along with disease progression, which is characterized by an increase in the degree of airway obstruction. This decline can affect patients’ physical, psychological, and social functions as a whole. Therefore, monitoring lung function and quality of life is important in the evaluation and planning of long-term management. This study is expected to benefit society by increasing awareness of COPD prevention and management. Methods: This study employed an analytical observational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 62 COPD outpatients at HJ Bunda Halimah Hospital, selected using a total sampling technique. The degree of airway obstruction was obtained from spirometry results, while patients’ quality of life was measured using the COPD Assessment Test questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test to examine the relationship between the two variables. Results: A significant relationship was found between the degree of pulmonary obstruction and the quality of life in COPD patients (p < 0.05). The more severe the obstruction, the lower the quality of life, as indicated by higher COPD Assessment Test scores. Conclusion: There was a significant association between the degree of pulmonary obstruction and quality of life in COPD patients. Regular pulmonary function monitoring is essential to track disease progression and optimize patient management.