Is inspiratory muscle training (IMT) an acceptable treatment option for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who have declined pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and can IMT enhance PR uptake? A single-group prepost feasibility study in a home-based setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This feasibility study aimed to assess the acceptability of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who declined pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) as a potential treatment option or precursor to PR. Objectives were to assess attitudes to IMT, PR and alternatives to PR; factors influencing adherence with IMT and acceptability of outcome measures, research tools and study protocol.

Design

A pragmatic, mixed methods, prepost feasibility study was conducted. Recruitment took place over a 4-month period. Participants were followed up for a period of 6 months.

Settings

IMT sessions and assessments were conducted in the domiciliary setting.

Participants

Inclusion criteria: people over the age of 35, stable C

SUBMITTER: O'Connor C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6701573 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature