Prevalencia y repercusión del síndrome locomotor en el perfil clínico de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica

BACKGROUND Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer a progressive deterioration of functional status and a decrease in independence in activities of daily living. Locomotor Syndrome (SL) is the involvement of the musculoskeletal system due to the deterioration caused by age. AIM In patients with COPD, to evaluate the prevalence in LS and assess its impact on functional status and quality of life. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross sectional assessment of 259 patients with COPD. LS was evaluated with the Geriatric Locomotive Function Scale (GFLS-25). Those with a score < 16 were classified as having LS. Functional status was evaluated with dynamometry, Five Times Sit-to-Stand test, and the Modified Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire. Functional impairment was measured with the London Chest Activity of Daily Living, and the quality of life was evaluated with EuroQol-5D. RESULTS LS was found in 139 patients (53%). Activity levels and muscle strength were lower in these patients. Also, they had a higher frequency of functional impairment and a lower quality of life perception. CONCLUSIONS LS in patients with COPD impacts their functional status and quality of life.