INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE, QUALITY OF LIFE AND RESPIRATORY PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Abstract

Objective: This study was conducted in a descriptive manner in order to determine the functional performance and the quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and to demonstrate affecting factors socio-demographically and the relationship between respiratory parameters, functional performance and quality of life.