Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Nov 2006
A new functional status outcome measure of dyspnea and anxiety for adults with lung disease: the dyspnea management questionnaire.
To develop and psychometrically test the Dyspnea Management Questionnaire (DMQ), a new multidimensional measure of dyspnea in adults with chronic obstructive lung disease. ⋯ The DMQ addresses the need for a more comprehensive, multidimensional assessment of dyspnea, especially for anxious patients with COPD, in order to better guide the appropriate application of dyspnea management interventions and measure pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes. The DMQ can help add insights into the benefit of adjunctive therapies such as psychoeducation, controlled breathing strategies, and cognitive-behavioral approaches in pulmonary rehabilitation for anxious patients with COPD.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · May 2006
Comparative StudyDevelopment of an unsupported arm exercise test in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Unsupported arm exercise tests have been used to evaluate the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but the reliability and validity of these tests are not established. ⋯ PBRT is a reliable and valid method to assess unsupported arm exercise endurance in patients with COPD.
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To investigate whether the acute benefits of rollator use are consistent over time in individuals with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ⋯ Rollator use resulted in improvements in performance in the 6MW, which were consistent over time among individuals with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who walk less than 375 m during an unaided 6MW.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Jan 2006
Comparative StudyResults of an 8-week, outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation program on patients with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To determine whether there is any difference in the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) on outcomes in patients with and without chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ There is no significant difference in improvement in exercise tolerance or quality of life following PR in COPD versus non-COPD patients. Baseline lung function does not predict improvement in exercise tolerance. PR is effective for patients with disability due to any chronic respiratory disease and not just COPD.