Early comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation for hospitalized patients with acute ex-acerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate whether an early comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation intervention initiated during hospital admission is safe and effective for patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Design

Prospective randomized controlled study.

Subjects/patients

Patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Methods

In total, 108 patients were randomized to the early comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation and usual care groups within 48 hours. The 6-min walking distance, quality of life, breathlessness, and inspiratory muscle strength were measured on admission and discharge. Any adverse events of pulmonary rehabilitation were recorded.

Results

On discharge, the patients in the early comprehen

SUBMITTER: Zeng Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11358843 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature