Patterns and predictors of low physical activity in patients with stable COPD: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the frequency and negative impact of low physical activity among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), little is known about how it persists and remits over time or the factors predicting new states of low physical activity. The aim of the study was to determine the probability of a transition between states of low and nonlow physical activity in a cohort of patients with stable COPD followed for 2 years. We also investigated different potentially modifiable factors to determine whether they can predict new states of low physical activity.

Methods

We prospectively included 137 patients with stable COPD (mean age 66.9 ± 8.3 years). Physical activity was measured at baseline and at 1 and 2 years of follow up. Low physical activity was d

SUBMITTER: Sanchez-Martinez MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7225798 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature