[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: somato-psychological dimensions]

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death worldwide and is a poorly understood lung disease. It is accompanied by significant psychological co-morbidities (anxiety, depression, identity and body image disorders) which are under-diagnosed and have an impact on quality of life and the frequency of re-hospitalization. The management of COPD is multidisciplinary and its role is to prevent complications, relieve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Therapeutic education of the patient brings a real added value in this multidisciplinary management.

Keywords: anxiety; anxiété; bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; depression; dépression; quality of life; qualité de vie; soin de support; supportive care.