Congratulations to O-SEE Lab doctoral student Ting-fen Lin on her first publication!
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading global cause of death and disability. The literature has previously established clear psychological characteristics of COPD-related dysphasia (swallowing difficulties). However, COPD and dysphagia are both also intimately tied to breathing and contribute to a cascade of secondary physio-psycho-emotional sequelae, such as COPD exacerbation, anxiety, depression, increased economic burden, social isolation, and decreased quality of life. Ultimately, we propose a model that more comprehensively captures the constellation of interrelated disease characteristics and consequences, highlighting a need for researchers and healthcare providers to consider disease impact more broadly in order to maximize treatment outcomes.
Check out the details about her new publication here
