2023 Volume 19 Issue 1 Pages 132-139
Background: The number of studies on cognitive impairment in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been increasing in recent years. However, no study has comprehensively examined the relationship between cognitive impairment and occupation. Thus, the relationship between cognitive impairment and occupation in patients with COPD remains unclear.
Objectives: This study aimed to conduct a scoping review and summarize the findings on the relationship between occupation and cognitive impairments in patients with COPD.
Methods: A scoping review of articles published in English from 2001 to 2020 was conducted in MEDLINE, PsychINFO, and OTseeker. A key search term was employed using “COPD,” “occupation,” and “cognitive impairment.” Two investigators independently screened article titles and abstracts (primary screening) and then conducted full text review (secondary screening).
Results: After screening, 22 articles were included in the analysis. The results of the analysis of the relationship between cognitive impairment and occupations in patients with COPD revealed that many studies have examined inhaler use and medication management in patients with COPD, whereas only a few studies were conducted in areas such as activities of daily living (ADL) and driving.
Conclusion: Since occupations such as ADL and driving are critical for patients with COPD, further studies on these occupations are warranted.
