Increased exercise capacity after a flexibility session in a patient with partial pulmonary lobectomy

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Santiago Larrateguy ◽  
Nicolas De Carlo ◽  
Luis Larrateguy ◽  
Johana Dabin ◽  
Sebastian Wustten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Respiratory Pattern ◽  
Pulmonary Lobectomy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Left Lobectomy ◽  
Entre Rios ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Introduction: Partial lobectomy is one of the surgeries chosen in the early stages of some diseases such as lung cancer. After thoracic surgeries or some respiratory diseases, both hard and soft structures undergo changes that lead to stiffness, lack of mobility, changing the mechanics and the correct respiratory pattern. Case presentation: A 75-year-old female patient entered the pulmonary rehabilitation program of the “Hospital de la Baxada” at Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina; referred to by a lower left lobectomy due to lung cancer. Treatment and evolution plan: The patient attended the pulmonary rehabilitation program, for 6 weeks she trained varying the load. We observed a significant change in recovery, compared at the minute of completing the first test the dyspnea was 4 and in the second test 3, the patient told us that after the flexibility session she felt she was able to breathe normally. Conclusion: In the case presented, the application of flexibility techniques increased exercise capacity.Keywords: cancer, flexibility, pulmonary rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Impact of activities in self-esteem of patients in a pulmonary rehabilitation program

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Nascimento de Oliveira ◽  
Cecilia Melo Rosa Tavares ◽  
Selma Denis Squassoni ◽  
Nadine Cristina Machado ◽  
Priscila Kessar Cordoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Image ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Objective To evaluate self-esteem and self-image of respiratory diseases patients in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, who participated in socialization and physical fitness activities, and of patients who participated only in physical fitness sessions. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional exploratory study. Out of a total of 60 patients analyzed, all enrolled in the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, 42 participated in at least one of the proposed activities, 10 did not participate in any activity and 8 were excluded (7 were discharged and 1 died). Results When the two groups were compared, despite the fact that both demonstrated low self-esteem and self-image, the difference between them was relevant (p<0.05) regarding self-esteem, indicating that those who participated in the proposed socialization activities had better self-esteem than the individuals who only did the physical fitness sessions. Regarding self-image, the difference between the groups was not relevant (p>0.05). Conclusion The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program patients evaluated presented low self-esteem and self-image; however, those carrying out some socialization activity proposed had better self-esteem as compared to the individuals who did only the physical fitness sessions.

Person-centered approach in pulmonary rehabilitation

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-130
Author(s):  
Latinka Basara ◽  
T Jalucic Gluncic ◽  
O Maletic ◽  
D Pelicaric ◽  
S Popovic Grle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Chronic Respiratory Diseases ◽  
Person Centered Approach ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Background. Holistic scope in treating persons with chronic respiratory diseases is one of the main features of pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) at Zagreb University. Interventions are provided by a team made of physicians and other health care professionals - physiotherapists, respiratory therapists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, behavioral specialists, among others. The program itself is tailored to attend to each person's specific needs through careful interdisciplinary examination and treatment planning, establishing commom ground to address disease severity, respiratory symptoms, comorbidities, psychological manifestations and specific limitations a person has in everyday activities. The focus of PRP is the whole person rather than just a person's disease.Aim. To show the impact of PRP's person-centered approach on patient's quality of life (QoL), anxiety, depression and stress levels.Method. Questionnaires designed to measure quality of life (single question scale), anxiety, depression and stress (DASS21) were administred to 54 patients at the beginning and at the end of a three-week pulmonary rehabilitation program. Each patient underwent an individualized program of education, respiratory exercises, nutrition consultation, and psychosocial/behavioral support and intervention.Results. Results showed significant improvement in all measured parameters – higher overall QoL (p<0.01), and lowered anxiety (p< 0.01), depression (p<0.01) and stress levels (p< 0.01).Conclusions. Pulmonary rehabilitation with a person-centered approach as one of its main features appears to improve quality of life and reduce levels of anxiety, depression and stress in persons with chronic respiratory diseases.  

Maintaining Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Home in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 108482232199037
Author(s):  
Duarte Pinto ◽  
Lissa Spencer ◽  
Soraia Pereira ◽  
Paulo Machado ◽  
Paulino Sousa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Maintenance Strategies ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

To systematize strategies that may support patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to maintain the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation over time. This systematic literature review was conducted, and the evidence was electronically searched in the Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO databases. This review included randomized controlled clinical trials, published until September 2019, that addressed components of an unsupervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program, maintenance strategies following outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programs, as well as data on outcomes for quality of life, exercise performance, and dyspnea. A final sample of 5 articles was obtained from a total of 1693 studies. Data for final synthesis were grouped into 2 categories: components of unsupervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation programs and maintenance strategies. An unsupervised home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program should consist of an educational component, an endurance training component, and a strength training component. When patients are transferred to the home environment, it is important to include more functional exercises specifically adapted to the patient’s condition, goals, and needs.

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