Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Jan 2019
Pilot Study of Self-care Breath Training Exercise for Reduction of Chronic Dyspnea.
Dyspnea related to chronic pulmonary disorders is difficult to manage. In this single-arm study, we evaluated feasibility and potential efficacy of a self-care breath training program to reduce dyspnea that persists despite standard treatments in patients with chronic lung disease. ⋯ A low-burden, low-cost, self-care breath training program improved distance walked by patients with chronic dyspnea after 6 wk of home practice. Promising data suggest that a randomized trial of this breath training program is warranted.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of a 6-Week Aquatic Treadmill Exercise Program on Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Walking Endurance in Subacute Stroke Patients: A PILOT TRIAL.
To assess the feasibility and safety of a 6-week course of water walking performed using a motorized aquatic treadmill in individuals with subacute stroke for cardiorespiratory fitness, walking endurance, and activities of daily living. ⋯ This preliminary study showed that a 6-week ATE program improved peak aerobic capacity and walking endurance in patients with subacute stroke. The improvement in (Equation is included in full-text article.)O2peak after an ATE exercise program was greater than that observed after an LBE program. Therefore, ATE effectively improves cardiopulmonary fitness in patients with subacute stroke.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · May 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Inspiratory Muscle Training in the Management of Patients With Asthma: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, dyspnea, fatigue, quality of life, and daily living activities of asthmatic patients. ⋯ These findings suggest that IMT may be an effective modality to enhance respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, quality of life, daily living activities, reduced perception of dyspnea, and fatigue in asthmatic patients.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Jan 2017
Predictors of Cardiac Rehabilitation Initiation and Adherence in a Multiracial Urban Population.
Lack of initiation and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains a persistent problem. We sought to examine predictors of initiation, adherence, and completion of CR in a unique, minority predominant, urban population. ⋯ In a multiracial population, nonwhite patients and those who did not have insurance were less likely to initiate CR. Younger age and requirement of copayment were independent predictors for poor adherence. Increasing medical insurance coverage and eliminating copayment may improve the participation and adherence of CR.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Nov 2016
Comparative StudyShort- and Long-term Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Mild COPD: A COMPARISON WITH PATIENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE COPD.
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is effective in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the effects of PR in patients with mild COPD have not yet been established. Thus, this study investigated the short- and long-term effects of PR in patients with mild COPD in comparison with patients with moderate to severe disease. ⋯ Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise tolerance, muscle strength, physical activity, and health-related quality of life and reduces exacerbations in patients with mild COPD as it does in patients with moderate to severe COPD. Moreover, most of these benefits were maintained at 9-month follow-up, suggesting that PR could be part of the management of mild COPD.