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Influence of home-based training program on patients with COPD
Xie S-L, Zhu M-G, Cui H-B, Liu H-Y
Zhongguo Linchuang Kangfu [Chinese Journal of Clinical Rehabilitation] 2003 Aug 5;7(18):2554-2555
clinical trial
4/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

AIM: Through the investigation of the effect of home-based training program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), we explored the methods and effects of home-based rehabilitation program. METHODS: Patients with COPD from Central Hospital of Jilin Military Medical College affiliated were organized to perform a 12-week home-based rehabilitation exercise program, with main training type as fast walking. Exercise intensity was surveyed through shuttle walking test (SWT). Pulmonary function, exercise capacity and dyspnea were recorded. RESULTS: 12 weeks later, FVC (% predicted), FEV (% predicted) and FEV1/FVC ratio in rehabilitation group were notably higher than those in control (t = 1.851 to 2.892, p < 0.05). The improvement in SWT and resistance test were significant in rehabilitation group compared with that in control (t = 2.137 to 2.938, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: With the simple program of home-based lower-extremity training and using the SWT to standardize training intensity, COPD patients improved exercise capacity and dyspnea.

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