Specialist Nurse-Led Exercise Rehabilitation for COPD Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Ma Jiahui, Lin Hongjing, Qin Zeyu, Chen Zijing
Primary Institution: The First Hospital Of Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
Hypothesis
Does a specialist nurse-led exercise rehabilitation program improve endurance and quality of life in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD?
Conclusion
The specialist nurse-led exercise rehabilitation program significantly improved exercise endurance and quality of life in patients with COPD.
Supporting Evidence
- The intervention group showed a significant increase in 6-minute walk distance compared to the control group.
- Both groups improved in exercise endurance, but the intervention group had a greater enhancement.
- Quality of life scores were significantly higher in the intervention group.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special exercise program led by nurses can help people with lung problems feel better and walk farther.
Methodology
A prospective randomized controlled trial with 84 patients assigned to intervention or control groups, assessing exercise endurance and quality of life before and after a 12-week program.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 65.70 years, with severe airflow obstruction.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI, 84.12-97.45
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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