Effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation on functional exercise capacity & health related quality of life (HRQOL) among individuals with post tuberculosis lung disease: A multicentric pre & post-interventional study.

ABSTRACT: Background & objectives Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been extensively studied and proven beneficial in various respiratory conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Individuals with post-tuberculosis lung disease (P-TBLD) have limited exercise tolerance and a significant disability affecting daily living, much like those with COPD. Hence, they appear to be good candidates for PR. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of an outpatient PR protocol on functional exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in individuals with P-TBLD. Furthermore, the effectiveness of adherence to the PR protocol among the participants as well as identifying the gaps and barriers in accessing PR were also determined. Meth

SUBMITTER: Sinha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12550408 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature