Disciplines
Nursing
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive illness restricting airflow that is long term burden due to its uncurable nature and incapacitating symptoms such as dyspnea and a chronic cough. Pulmonary rehabilitation is shown to increase quality of life and exercise capacity. This project is aimed at emphasizing the benefits of PR and different approaches to increasing self-induced participation in rehab facilities and at home. From different articles gathered, there was a variety of tests completed including 6-min walk (6mWT), mMRC dyspnea scale, COPD assessment, pulmonary function test using incentive spirometer, etc. showing increased lung function and decrease symptom exacerbations. Continuing pulmonary rehab following the initial sessions are crucial to improving quality of life. Four of the studies that compared 6mWT showed a significant increase in distance ability and volume capacity with incentive spirometry. By analyzing tests completed during pulmonary rehabilitation such as 6mWT, dyspnea scale scores, pulmonary function test using incentive spirometers the data collected will highlight the effectiveness and impact rehab has on patients with COPD.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
Nursing
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Karen Fegely
Included in
COPD Rehabilitation Benefits
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive illness restricting airflow that is long term burden due to its uncurable nature and incapacitating symptoms such as dyspnea and a chronic cough. Pulmonary rehabilitation is shown to increase quality of life and exercise capacity. This project is aimed at emphasizing the benefits of PR and different approaches to increasing self-induced participation in rehab facilities and at home. From different articles gathered, there was a variety of tests completed including 6-min walk (6mWT), mMRC dyspnea scale, COPD assessment, pulmonary function test using incentive spirometer, etc. showing increased lung function and decrease symptom exacerbations. Continuing pulmonary rehab following the initial sessions are crucial to improving quality of life. Four of the studies that compared 6mWT showed a significant increase in distance ability and volume capacity with incentive spirometry. By analyzing tests completed during pulmonary rehabilitation such as 6mWT, dyspnea scale scores, pulmonary function test using incentive spirometers the data collected will highlight the effectiveness and impact rehab has on patients with COPD.