Updating the Minimal Important Difference for Six-Minute Walk Distance in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
86Q4E86UEAWC The objective of this study was to establish the minimal important difference (MID) for the six-minute walk distance (6MWD) in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Seventy-five patients with COPD (44 men) in a stable clinical state completed the six-minute walk test before and after a 7-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. Participants and clinicians [...]
A randomised 2 x 2 trial of community versus hospital pulmonary rehabilitation, followed by telephone or conventional follow-up.
The objectives of this study were to determine whether pulmonary rehabilitation carried out in a community setting is more effective than that carried out in a standard hospital setting and which is more cost-effective; also whether telephone follow-up is both cost-effective and useful in prolonging the beneficial effects of a pulmonary rehabilitation programme. Patients with [...]
Validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for obstructive pulmonary diseases from the perspective of physiotherapists.
The ‘Comprehensive ICF Core Set for obstructive pulmonary diseases’ (OPD) is an application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and represents the typical spectrum of problems in functioning of patients with OPD. To optimize a multidisciplinary and patient-oriented approach in pulmonary rehabilitation, in which physiotherapy plays an important role, the ICF [...]
Differences in training effects following training with and without supplemental oxygen in patients with COPD
The objective of the study was to investigate whether there was any difference in training effects following a training period with or without oxygen supplementation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Twenty patients with moderate to severe COPD trained with or without supplemental oxygen. Two 6-min walking tests with different instructions, one standardized [...]
The effects of arm endurance and strength training on arm exercise capacity in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This review was undertaken to examine the literature for the effectiveness of arm endurance and strength training on arm exercise capacity in people with COPD. Trials relating to arm endurance and strength training in COPD were located by searching electronic databases and screening the reference lists of pertinent articles. Where possible, effect sizes and 95% [...]
Effect of airway clearance techniques in patients experiencing an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review.
This systematic review attempted to answer the following question: Are techniques, applied predominantly with the aim of clearing secretions from the airways, to patients during an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), safe and effective? Five studies were included with a mean Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) score of 4.4 +/- 1.1 (range: 3-6). [...]
Expansion of the prognostic assessment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the updated BODE index and the ADO index.
The BODE index (including body-mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnoea, and exercise capacity) was an important contribution to the prognostic assessment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, no study has assessed whether the risk of mortality predicted by the BODE index matches the observed mortality in different populations. This study assessed the calibration [...]
Does pulmonary rehabilitation reduce anxiety and depression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
This review examines whether pulmonary rehabilitation can effectively improve psychological status in COPD patients. Over the last decade, evidence has accumulated to show that comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation, which includes exercise training and disease education or psychosocial support or both, can effectively improve anxiety and depression in COPD. The quality of supporting data varies but indicates [...]
Long-term repercussions of a pulmonary rehabilitation program on the indices of anxiety, depression, quality of life and physical performance in patients with COPD.
Godoy RF, Teixeira PJ, Becker Júnior B, Michelli M, Godoy DV The objective of this study was to assess the 24-month effects of a pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) on anxiety, depression, quality of life and physical performance of COPD patients. Thirty patients with COPD participated in a 12-week PRP, which included 24 physical exercise sessions, [...]
Remote daily real-time monitoring in patients with COPD – A feasibility study using a novel device
Z.M. Sund, T. Powell, R. Greenwood and N.A. Jarad The primary objective of this study was to determine whether the use of an electronic diary with a portable spirometer can be performed by COPD patients with a moderate to severe disease. Secondary objectives are to investigate the value of this method in early detection of [...]
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