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Filter by:This pilot randomized control trial (RCT) will test a 12-week, multiple behavior intervention physical activity and stress management for survivors with early stage lung cancer (stages I-III) and their family members (1 survivor + 1 family member or friend = 1 dyad). The long-term goal of this research is to improve health outcomes for survivors of lung cancer and their family members. The goals of the intervention, Breathe Easier, are symptom reduction (less breathlessness, less fatigue, less stress) and change in multiple behaviors (increase in stress management and increase in physical activity, and decrease tobacco use - if appropriate). Our aim is: To conduct a 6-month, two-group, pilot randomized control trial intervention study with a pre- and post-test study design to estimate preliminary intervention effects on (a) reduction of symptoms (breathlessness, fatigue, and stress) in survivors of non small cell lung cancer (stages I-III) and family members or friends; (b) increase in physical activity behaviors immediately following the intervention and at 3-months; (c) increase in stress management strategies immediately following the intervention and at 3-months; (d) reduction in smoking behavior among participants who smoke tobacco products at study entry immediately following the intervention at 3-months.
It will be a randomized control trial. Participants will be recruited according to inclusion criteria and will be allocated into 2 groups using convenience sampling technique. Group 1 will be treated with percussion technique for 30 min and group 2 with blow bottle technique combined with percussion technique for 30 min at DHQ Teaching Hospital Gujranwala. Intervention will be carried out for total 4 weeks of duration with 3 sessions per week. Outcome measures such as dyspnea, breathlessness, sputum and cough, O2 and pulse rate, expiratory flow rate will be measured by tools as mMRC, BCSS, peak flow meter respectively. Assessment will be done before and after intervention and result will be analyzed using statistical package for social sciences SPSS 20.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by nonreversible airway obstruction. A diagnosis of COPD is determined by clinical assessment of airflow limitation and symptoms such as cough and wheeze; however, the detrimental effect of COPD symptoms on a patient's quality of life is often underestimated. Rehabilitation exercise can lessen the possibility of the progressive exacerbation of the patient's condition, exerting an active role in improving their lung function and the quality of the patients' life .Therefore, Active cycle breathing techniques (ACBT) is a cycle of techniques consisting of breathing control, lower thoracic expansion exercises and the forced expiration technique modifiable for every patient to reduce condition . The effect of ELTGOL on mucus clearance of right and left lungs, especially of peripheral lung areas, in stable patients with COPD . A couple of relaxed breaths and when you are ready go on to your huff. Repeat the huff two or three times until you have the urge to cough. Once you have cleared your chest have a few normal relaxed breaths and start the cycle over again with deep breaths and huffs. A Randomized clinical trial, subjects with age group between 4O-70 years. In Group -A subjects (n=15) were treated with Active Cycle of Breathing Technique where Group-B subjects (n=15) received ELTGOL training . This study is to compare the effectiveness of ACBT and ELTGOL on improving the Quality Of Life and increasing Functional Capacity in subjects with COPD . Assessment will be done before and after intervention and result will be analyzed using statistical package for social sciences SPSS 20.
A randomised controlled trial will be conducted with COPD patients as its target population. There will be 40 individuals for both the control group and the intervention group. Group A is a control group while Group B is an experimental group (20 participants on Group A and 20 on group B). The baseline treatment for both groups were pursed lip breathing and ACBT. On the other hand, group B experimental group will also undergo (pursued lip breathing and ACBT) with autogenic drainage. Group A session lasts for 30 minutes and Group B session lasts for 45 minutes. There is only one session per day. There is a three session in a week for 4 weeks. Measurements are made of dyspnea, oxygen saturation, peak expiratory flow rate, pulse rate and fatigue both before and after the treatment, data were recorded. Participants in the trial must have mild to moderate COPD (GOLD Criteria) and be between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Data from Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan will be collected. Follow-up for both completed tasks and changes in pulmonary status will be evaluated after 4 weeks. Modified Borg Dyspnea (RPE) Scale, Breathlessness, Cough and Sputum Scale (BCSS), Fatigue Severity Scale or Visual Analogue Scale, Peak flow meter, Oximeter will be used to measure the outcomes. Data will be analysed using the SPSS 21.0 Statistical Software
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus (sputum) production and wheezing. In Costophrenic assist, the therapist gives a quick stretch to the diaphragm and intercostals with repetitions. The patientt holds air in the lungs. As the patient gets ready to cough, the therapist performs a diaphragmatic assist. In Anterior chest compression: the therapist places one arm across the patient's pectorals and the other parallel to it. After the patient takes a maximal breath, the therapist pushes down to help the patient cough. The greatest force is applied through the lower chest during expulsion. A total 34 patients will be taken. 2 groups will be created to apply intervention. After signing consent form, 17 patients in group A will be given costophrenic assist technique and 17 patients in group B will be given anterior chest compression technique. Baseline treatment given to both groups will include percussion and tapping. The data collected will then be analyzed using IBM SPSS version 25
Evaluation of the effectiveness of COPD self-management interventions compared to usual on Quality of life, functional status, patient education, depression, and anxiety in primary healthcare users in the prefecture of Heraklion, Greece.
This retrospective observational study aims to report distribution of the proportion of symptomatic Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients classified by the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) managed with single or dual inhaler treatment using the data at cohort entry in the COPD cohort study, and treatment change and longitudinal CAT score by each inhaler treatment will also be evaluated using the data during the follow-up period.
Patients with chronic respiratory diseases present in addition to respiratory symptoms, peripheral muscle dysfunction, which contributes to functional impairment. The aim of the study is to investigate the safety of whole-body electrical stimulation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients will perform two whole body electrostimulation protocols, with an interval of one week between them. The primary outcome will be the safety of electrical stimulation through peripheral oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, dyspnea and fatigue (Borg subjective perceived exertion scale), autonomic control (rate variability cardiac arrest) and occurrence of adverse events. Secondary outcomes will be muscle damage assessed by serum creatine kinase level, muscle fatigue assessed by serum lactate level, delayed onset muscle soreness assessed by visual numerical scale, and peripheral muscle strength by dynamometry.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of PNF technique combined with aerobic exercises among COPD patients in a clinical setting. Previous literature has evaluated this technique in ventilated patients but in clinical setting specifically in Pakistan, this invention therapy has not been implied in COPD patients.
High-intensity exercise is essential for optimal development of cardiorespiratory fitness and health. This is, however, challenging for most people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to ventilatory limitations, leading to exercise at lower intensities accompanied by suboptimal stress on the cardiovascular and muscular system. The aims of this cross-over trial is: 1. To compare the acute effects of short-duration supramaximal high-intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. traditional moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in people with COPD and matched healthy controls (HC). 2. To investigate the feasibility of supramaximal HIIT in people with COPD and matched HC. 3. To compare the cardiorespiratory demand, exercise intensity and symptoms during a modified Borg Cycle Strength Test (BCST) and a cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in people with COPD and HC.