Abstract
Background: PRP has been shown to be one of the most effective interventions for COPD. However several barriers has limited participation. To overcome some of these barriers a Home-Based PRP was offered to people were unable to attend the Hospital-Based PRP.
Aim: To assess the effectiveness of a Home-Based PRP in improving exercise capacity and quality of life in people with COPD unable to attend the Hospital-Based PRP.
Methods: A retrospective review of patients recruited to a Home-Based PRP at Liverpool Hospital between January 2009 and November 2010. 6MWT and SGRQ were used. Data analysed by SPSS using the Paired T-Test.
Results: 67 patients were recruited with an average age of 72 years. Of these 33% completed the PRP and post PRP assessment, and 30% completed the 12-month post PRP follow-up. At post-PRP 6MWT improved by 36.7m P<0.001 and SGRQ improved by 9.5% P=0.003. At 12-months (compared to baseline) post-PRP 6MWT was -12.6m P=0.5 and SGRQ improved by 3.5% P=0.4. Difference in outcomes between males and females were also noted as outlined in the table.
Conclusions: A Home-Based PRP can be a suitable alternative for patients who are unable to attend a Hospital-Based PRP. However, a RCT with appropriate sample size would be required.
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