Prevalence of anxiety and depression and diagnostic utility of the CAT scale in spirometry-confirmed COPD patients: Findings from the Chinese Population Health and Multimorbidities Study
Background Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently present with psychological comorbidities, including anxiety and depression, which may contribute to poorer clinical outcomes. However, the prevalence and impact of these mental health conditions in COPD patients have long been underrecogni...