Singing for lung health following completion of pulmonary rehabilitation: feasibility of a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a highly effective intervention for people with chronic respiratory disease; however, it is not known how best to sustain its benefits. Clinical trials are needed to establish if participation in singing for lung health (SLH) groups following PR will improve health-related quality of life, healthcare utilisation and exercise capacity compared with usual care. A feasibility study would help to guide development of these trials.

Methods

In a multicentre, mixed-methods randomised controlled feasibility trial, PR participants at four sites were prescreened at baseline assessment. An SLH taster session was included routinely as part of the PR programmes. Eligible PR completers were invited to take part in the trial and randomised to usu

SUBMITTER: Lewis A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778336 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature