Managing the experience of breathlessness with Tai Chi: A qualitative analysis from a randomized controlled trial in COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with dyspnea, decreased physical activity, and reduced quality-of-life. While pulmonary rehabilitation is helpful, maintenance of physical activity afterwards is problematic. We sought to explore qualitatively the multi-dimensional, biopsychosocial experience of patients with COPD who participated in Tai Chi (TC) vs. group walking to facilitate physical activity after pulmonary rehabilitation).

Methods

We analyzed semi-structured qualitative exit interviews (N = 81) from a randomized controlled trial comparing 6-months TC with a time-matched group walking intervention and usual care control (UC). Transcripts were reviewed by at least 2 independent reviewers utilizing a social constructivist framework and theo

SUBMITTER: Gilliam EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8210537 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature