Efficacy of Repeating Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People with COPD: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective intervention for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People with COPD undertake repeat programs, but synthesis of evidence regarding such practice has not been undertaken. The aim of this systematic review was to establish the effects of repeating pulmonary rehabilitation subsequent to an initial program in people with COPD.

Methods

Studies where participants with COPD undertook >1 pulmonary rehabilitation program were included, incorporating RCT (randomized controlled trial) and non-randomized studies. Electronic database searches were undertaken. Two authors independently undertook study identification, data extraction and risk of bias assessment. The primary outcome was health-related quality of lif

SUBMITTER: Burge AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9393021 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature