Death anxiety and cyberchondria in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study. | Synapse
March 8, 2026Open Access
Death anxiety and cyberchondria in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study.
Key Points
The research aims to explore the relationship between death anxiety and cyberchondria in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Conducted a cross-sectional study on patients with COPD
Assessed levels of death anxiety and cyberchondria
Analyzed psychological factors among the participants
Patients exhibited moderate levels of cyberchondria
Patients displayed high levels of death anxiety
Psychological factors are relevant for this patient group
Abstract
The findings indicate that patients with COPD exhibited moderate levels of cyberchondria and high levels of death anxiety, highlighting the relevance of psychological factors in this patient group.