Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialBalance Training in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: EFFECTS ON PSYCHOSOCIAL OUTCOMES.
Balance impairment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with a worsening of quality of life (QOL) as related with fatigue perception, depression, and anxiety. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of balance training included in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on QOL, fatigue perception, depression, and anxiety in patients with COPD. ⋯ Balance training added to PR improved health-related QOL, fatigue, and mental health in patients with COPD.