Prevalence and correlates of breathlessness in adults: an umbrella review and updated systematic review with meta-analysis in general and clinical populations
Substantial variability exists in the prevalence and correlates of breathlessness, emphasising its complexity and multifaceted nature. This review highlights the need for standardised assessment of breathlessness to assess prevalence and comprehensive approaches to address its diverse factors.
Authors
- David C. Currow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1988-1250)
- Jane Phillips (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3691-8230)
- Janelle Yorke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1344-5944)
- Helen Kathryn Reddel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6695-6350)
- Ka Yan Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3953-9065)
- Charles C. Reilly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2520-2859)
- Naomi Takemura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2950-5251)
- Fanny W.S. Ko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8454-0087)
- Cheng Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5829-6014)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK)
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- Flinders University (AU)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- King's College London (GB)
- Fudan University (CN)
- Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (AU)
- Flinders Medical Centre (AU)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Cicely Saunders International (GB)
- King's College Hospital (GB)
- Macquarie University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Respiratory Review
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1183/16000617.0104-2025
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.07