systematic_review
    2015
    High Quality

    Pulmonary rehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    McCarthy B, Casey D, Devane D

    Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

    Methodology

    Cochrane review of 65 randomized trials of pulmonary rehabilitation versus usual care in COPD.

    Key Findings

    Rehabilitation produced clinically important improvements in dyspnoea, fatigue, emotional function and exercise capacity.

    Conclusions

    Pulmonary rehabilitation is a core treatment for chronic breathlessness in COPD.

    Limitations

    Programme content and duration varied widely.

    Outcomes Measured

    Lung Function

    Pulmonary rehabilitation relieved dyspnoea and improved exercise capacity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

    Related Health Concerns

    Difficulty Breathing

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:3,822
    Quality Score:9/10

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