RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Addition of functional exercises to conventional training in COPD: satisfaction and adherence
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP 3227
DO 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.3227
VO 56
IS suppl 64
A1 Isis Grigoletto
A1 Fabiano De Lima
A1 Juliana Souza Uzeloto
A1 Dionei Ramos
A1 Paulo Gomes
A1 Carlos Augusto Camillo
A1 Ercy Mara Cipulo Ramos
YR 2020
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/56/suppl_64/3227.abstract
AB Background: Functional exercises are a modality comprising dynamic exercises that could help reducing monotony during training and are likely to increase adherence and satisfaction in Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs for COPD patients. This, however, remains to be confirmed.Aim: To compare satisfaction and adherence of COPD patients following either of two training: conventional or conventional + functional exercises.Methods: 21 patients with COPD were randomly divided into: Conventional Training Group [n=11; 70±7years; FEV1/FVC:56±8%)] or conventional + Functional exercises Training Group [n=10; 66±7years; FEV1/FVC:56±13%)]. Satisfaction was verified by qualitative analyse (focal groups) and quantitative analyse (using a questionnaire developed by the researchers) and adherence was verified by the number of sessions attended.Results: Both groups showed similar adherence (p=0.965) and satisfaction (p=0.341). Also, the increase of respiratory symptoms, distance from home to training centre and personal problems did not interfere with adherence and presented no difference between groups (p> 0.05 for all) all these variables were verified by the questionnaire. In the qualitative satisfaction evaluation, disease management, physical and psychosocial improvements, interpersonal relationships and proposed exercises were related to satisfaction in both groups. On the other hand, presence of pain, comorbidities, beliefs (like being scared) and lack of motivation were reported as possible reasons to leave the treatment.Conclusion: The addition of functional exercises to conventional training for patients with COPD offered similar satisfaction and adherence to conventional training.FootnotesCite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2020; 56: Suppl. 64, 3227.This abstract was presented at the 2020 ERS International Congress, in session “Respiratory viruses in the "pre COVID-19" era”.This is an ERS International Congress abstract. No full-text version is available. Further material to accompany this abstract may be available at www.ers-education.org (ERS member access only).