RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 The effectiveness of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) in people with COPD
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP P3557
VO 40
IS Suppl 56
A1 Ana Schippers
A1 Sarah Dennis
A1 Christy Bruce
A1 Kim Nguyen
A1 Serena Hong
A1 Matthew Jennings
YR 2012
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/40/Suppl_56/P3557.abstract
AB 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.View this table:Outcomes Male vs FemaleConclusions: 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.