Authors
John M Seymour, Lauren Moore, Caroline J Jolley, Katie Ward, Jackie Creasey, Joerg S Steier, Bernard Yung, William DC Man, Nicholas Hart, Michael I Polkey, John Moxham
Publication date
2010/5/1
Journal
Thorax
Volume
65
Issue
5
Pages
423-428
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
Description
Background
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are characterised by increased dyspnoea, reduced quality of life and muscle weakness. Re-exacerbation and hospital admission are common. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) administered after hospital admission for an exacerbation can improve quality of life and exercise capacity.
Objective
To determine whether outpatient post-exacerbation PR (PEPR) could reduce subsequent hospital admission episodes.
Methods
Patients admitted to hospital for an exacerbation of COPD were randomised to receive either usual follow-up care (UC) or PEPR after discharge. Hospital admission and emergency department attendances for COPD exacerbations were recorded over a 3-month period and analysed on an intention-to-treat basis. Secondary outcomes included exercise capacity and quadriceps strength.
Results
60 patients underwent concealed …
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