The Effect of Low Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the Quality of Life and Life Expectancy Among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients: A Pilot Study

CHEST Journal ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 146 (4) ◽  
pp. 816A
Author(s):  
Angelene Taleon-Parazo ◽  
Bernice Ong-Dela Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Pulmonary rehabilitation

2003 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 175-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dipankar Dutta ◽  
Richard JA Butland ◽  
Ruma R Dutta ◽  
Miriam C Casey
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Disease ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Multidisciplinary Education ◽  
Programme Of Care

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary education and exercise programme of care for patients with chronic respiratory disease, particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It aims to reduce symptoms, decrease disability, increase participation in physical and social activities and improve overall quality of life in patients who may still be very disabled despite optimal pharmacological treatment. Pulmonary rehabilitation first began more than 30 years ago and is now established as an important part of the management of COPD.

scholarly journals Maintaining quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by extending the maintenance phase of community-based pulmonary rehabilitation: protocol for a randomised controlled trial (ComEx3 Study)

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e000548
Author(s):  
Derrick Lopez ◽  
Nola Cecins ◽  
Joanne Cockram ◽  
Anna Collins ◽  
Holly Landers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Maintenance Programme

IntroductionPulmonary rehabilitation is a core component of the treatment of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, the benefits gained diminish in the ensuing months. The optimal strategy for maintaining the benefits is unclear with weekly supervised maintenance exercise programmes proposed as one strategy. However, the long-term future of maintenance programs is dependent on quality evidence.Methods and analysisThe ComEx3 randomised controlled trial will investigate the efficacy of extending a weekly supervised maintenance programme for an additional 6 months following an initial 10-week maintenance programme (intervention) by comparing with a control group who receive the same 10-week maintenance programme followed by 6 months of usual care. 120 participants with COPD will be recruited. Primary objective is to determine health-related quality of life over 12 months. Secondary objectives are to determine functional exercise capacity trajectory and to perform an economic evaluation of the intervention to the health system. Outcomes will be analysed for superiority according to intention-to-treat and per-protocol approaches.Ethics and disseminationApproval has been received from the relevant ethics committees. Findings will be disseminated in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, targeting those involved in managing people with COPD as well as those who develop policies and guidelines.Clinical trial registrationANZCTR 12618000933257

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