Functional status following pulmonary rehabilitation in people with interstitial lung disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with interstitial lung disease (ILD) often experience worsening symptoms and activity avoidance. Limited data exists on outcome measures for assessing functional status (capacity and performance), as well as on the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in improving these outcomes in ILD.

Aim

This review aimed to systematically assess the effects of PR on both functional capacity and performance in individuals with ILD.

Methods

Randomised controlled trials involving pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in adults with ILD, which included at least an exercise training component and education and/or psychosocial support, were included. Risk of bias and quality of evidence were assessed. Mean changes from baseline and standard deviations were retri

SUBMITTER: Rodrigues G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500222 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature