An interventional study of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Exercise and COPD, sponsored by Izmir Katip Celebi University. Completed. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-05-18.
Sponsored by Izmir Katip Celebi University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
110 COPD patients who were participated in the PR program were included in the study. Resting Heart Rate , pulmonary functions, functional capacity, perception of dyspnea, quality of life and psychological symptoms compared before and after PR.
In many studies, it has been reported that baroreceptor activity and heart rate variability decrease and resting heart rate (RHR) increases in COPD patients due to changes in cardiac autonomic function. Among the recommendations regarding pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and exercise training in COPD patients, approaches such as including practices targeting RHR and developing implementation strategies that improve the cardiovascular system are recommended. The primary aim of our study is to examine the effect of comprehensive exercise training consisting of breathing, aerobic and strengthening exercises on RHR in COPD patients, and secondarily to determine the factors that affect RHR change after PR in COPD patients.
110 COPD patients who were participated in the PR program were included in our retrospective study. Resting Heart Rate , pulmonary functions, functional capacity, perception of dyspnea, quality of life and psychological symptoms compared before and after PR.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Patients diagnosed with COPD according to GOLD and completed the 2-day / 8-week PR program
Other: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Exercise training consisted of supervised breathing, aerobic, strengthening and stretching exercises for 8 weeks, 2 days a week. Breathing exercises included pursed lip, diaphragmatic, thoracic expansion and basal expansion exercises. Strength training included the lower and upper extremities, and it was performed 8-10 repetitions, either against gravity or using free weight, according to patient tolerance.
Resting Heart Rate
number of beats per minute
Time frame: 1 minute
Functional Capacity
Six Minute- walk test
Time frame: Change from baseline six minute walk distance at 8 week
Dyspnea Assessment
Medical Research Council Scale(MRC); the MRC dyspnea scale is a questionnaire that consists of five statements about perceived breathlessness. (min 1- max 5 point) Higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: Change from baseline dyspnea at 8 week
Quality of Life Assessment
St. George Respiratory Questionnaire; Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more limitations.
Time frame: Change from baseline dyspnea at 8 week
Anxiety and Depression
Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD); The HADS questionnaire has seven items each for depression and anxiety subscales. Scoring for each item ranges from zero to three, with three denoting highest anxiety or depression level. A total subscale score of \>8 points out of a possible 21 denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety or depression.
Time frame: Change from baseline dyspnea at 8 week
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