Short and long-term effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in interstitial lung diseases: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few data are available on the long-term effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and on long PR programs in interstitial lung diseases (ILD). We aimed to evaluate the effects of PR on exercise capacity (6-Minute Walking Distance, 6MWD; Peak Work Rate, W_max), quality of life (St George's Respiratory Questionnaire, SGRQ), quadriceps force (QF) and objectively measured physical activity in ILD after the 6-month PR-program and after 1 year.

Methods

60 patients (64 ± 11 years; 62% males; 23% with IPF) were randomly assigned to receive a 6 month-PR program or usual medical care.

Results

Exercise capacity, quality of life and muscle force increased significantly after the program as compared to control (mean,95%CI[ll to ul]; 6MWD + 72,[36 to 108] m; W

SUBMITTER: Perez-Bogerd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6149060 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature