Dyspnea: The role of psychological processes

Peuter, Steven De; Diest, Ilse Van; Lemaigre, Valentine; Verleden, Geert M.; Demedts, Maurits; Bergh, Omer Van den

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2004.05.001

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“…Changes in ventilation did not contribute to these results, as differences between both experimental conditions were found neither for Ti nor for f. To the authors’ knowledge, these results are the first to show that in different contexts distinct dimensions of perceived dyspnea differentially influence the Borg scale’s global measure of dyspnea. However, the results correspond with previous findings which showed an influence of contextual variables on the perception of dyspnea [34]. In this regard, de Peuter et al [35] coupled dyspnea, induced by inhalation of CO 2 , with specifically labelled aerosols during training trials.…”

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Sensory and Affective Aspects of Dyspnea Contribute Differentially to the Borg Scale’s Measurement of Dyspnea

Leupoldt¹,

Ambruzsova²,

Nordmeyer³

et al. 2006

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Background:Recent research has shown that distinct dimensions in the perception of dyspnea can be differentiated; however, most studies to date have only used a global rating scale for the measurement of this sensation. Objectives: This study examined the different influence of sensory and affective aspects of perceived dyspnea on the commonly used Borg scale, which measures the global perception of dyspnea. Methods: Dyspnea was induced in 16 healthy volunteers (mean age 26.2 ± 6.3 years) by breathing through an inspiratory resistive load (3.57 kPa/l/s) in two experimental conditions (attention and distraction). After each of the two conditions the experienced intensity (i.e., sensory dimension) and unpleasantness (i.e., affective dimension) of dyspnea were rated on separate visual analog scales (VAS), followed by a global rating of dyspnea on the Borg scale. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models were calculated to analyze the predictive validity of VAS ratings of intensity and unpleasantness on the Borg scale ratings. Results: When subjects attended to their breathing, only VAS intensity scores showed a significant influence on Borg scale ratings (p < 0.05). In contrast, only the VAS unpleasantness scores showed a significant influence on Borg scale ratings (p < 0.05) when subjects were distracted. Conclusions: These findings show that sensory and affective aspects of perceived dyspnea differentially influence the global measure of dyspnea as determined by the Borg scale. A differentiation between these aspects in future studies through the use of separate rating scales could yield more detailed information on the perception and report of dyspnea.

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Sensory and Affective Aspects of Dyspnea Contribute Differentially to the Borg Scale’s Measurement of Dyspnea

Leupoldt¹,

Ambruzsova²,

Nordmeyer³

et al. 2006

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“…The results of the current study should encourage clinicians to take a broader angle when treating dyspnea, and, besides cardiopulmonary physiology, consider psychological symptoms of distress as well. Negative emotions may be a driving force for patients to seek treatment, and to change their lifestyle to reduce dyspnea (39,40). Some limitations should be considered.…”

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Determinants of Dyspnea in Chronic Heart Failure

Kupper

Bonhof

Westerhuis

et al. 2016

Journal of Cardiac Failure

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“…A relationship between anxiety and lung disorders has also been reported. 56,57 The influence of age on the level of anxiety varied greatly. In some studies, 40,42 younger participants had significantly higher anxiety scores than older participants did.…”

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Scales for Evaluating Self-Perceived Anxiety Levels in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Review

Perpiñá‐Galvañ

Richart‐Martínez

2009

American Journal of Critical Care

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Objective To review studies of anxiety in critically ill patients admitted to an intensive care unit to describe the level of anxiety and synthesize the psychometric properties of the instruments used to measure anxiety. Methods The CUIDEN, IME, ISOC, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PSYCINFO databases for 1995 to 2005 were searched. The search focused on 3 concepts: anxiety, intensive care, and mechanical ventilation for the English-language databases and ansiedad, cuidados intensivos, and ventilación mecánica for the Spanish-language databases. Information was extracted from 18 selected articles on the level of anxiety experienced by patients and the psychometric properties of the instruments used to measure anxiety. Results Moderate levels of anxiety were reported. Levels were higher in women than in men, and higher in patients undergoing positive pressure ventilation regardless of sex. Most multi-item instruments had high coefficients of internal consistency. The reliability of instruments with only a single item was not demonstrated, even though the instruments had moderate-to-high correlations with other measurements. Conclusion Midlength scales, such the anxiety subscale of the Brief Symptom Inventory or the shortened state version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory are best for measuring anxiety in critical care patients.

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Dyspnea: The role of psychological processes

Cited by 106 publications

References 121 publications

Sensory and Affective Aspects of Dyspnea Contribute Differentially to the Borg Scale’s Measurement of Dyspnea

Sensory and Affective Aspects of Dyspnea Contribute Differentially to the Borg Scale’s Measurement of Dyspnea

Determinants of Dyspnea in Chronic Heart Failure

Scales for Evaluating Self-Perceived Anxiety Levels in Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units: A Review

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