A Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Physical inactivity is associated with poor outcomes among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Objectives

To determine effectiveness of a behavioral intervention intended to increase daily physical activity with the goal of improving health-related quality of life and functional performance.

Methods

We conducted a randomized trial among patients with COPD cared for in primary care and pulmonary clinics. The patients were at least 45 years of age and eligible for pulmonary rehabilitation. All patients received self-management education during a 6-week run-in period. Subsequently, patients were randomized to usual care or the intervention delivered over 20 weeks.

Measurements and main results

Co-primary outcomes were change from

SUBMITTER: Coultas DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5018892 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature