Impact of pulmonary rehabilitation programme design on effectiveness in COPD: a systematic review and component network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a key treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) recommended by all guidelines. However, programmes vary widely and the optimal combination of components to maximise benefits and efficiency remains unknown. We aimed to use the novel technique of component network meta-analysis (cNMA) to investigate the relative contribution of 1) exercise modality and intensity, 2) non-exercise components, 3) type of supervision, and 4) programme duration of PR for people with COPD.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases searched in October 2023 with no date or language restrictions. We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) which included an intervention involving exercise for people with COPD. We present out

SUBMITTER: Ward TJC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396583 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature