Long-term weight gain in obese COPD patients participating in a disease management program: a risk factor for reduced health-related quality of life

Background Little is known about how long-term weight gain affects the health perception of COPD patients. Objectives The aim is to evaluate the long-term association of BMI change and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in obese COPD patients. Methods Claims and survey data from a COPD disease management program were used to match two groups of COPD patients with BMI ≥ 30 who have differing weight trajectories over a 5-year timespan via...