Exercise capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life 6 months after exercise-based rehabilitation in patients with persistent dyspnea following pulmonary embolism.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Exercise is safe and effective in the short-term following pulmonary embolism. To date, little is known about the long-term effects.

Objectives

The aim of the study was to investigate whether the effects of exercise-based rehabilitation are maintained 6 months after completion in patients with persistent dyspnea following pulmonary embolism when compared with usual care.

Methods

A 2-center, randomized controlled trial compared 8 weeks of exercise-based rehabilitation with usual care. Patients were reassessed postintervention and 6 months later. Exercise capacity was measured with the incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT). Dyspnea was assessed with the Shortness of Breath Questionnaire, and health-related quality of life was assessed with disease-specific (Pu

SUBMITTER: Haukeland-Parker S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002659 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature