scholarly journals Self-management and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): The mediating effects of positive affect

2016 ◽  
Vol 99 (4) ◽  
pp. 617-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto P. Benzo ◽  
Beatriz Abascal-Bolado ◽  
Megan M. Dulohery
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Self-management and health related quality of life in persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. 2889-2899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heidi B. Bringsvor ◽  
Eva Langeland ◽  
Bjørg Frøysland Oftedal ◽  
Knut Skaug ◽  
Jörg Assmus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

The Effect of Telerehabilitation on Quality of Life, Exercise Capacity, and Spirometry Indexes in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Masih Daneshvari Hospital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Ghadimi ◽  
Atefeh Fakharian ◽  
Mohsen Abedi ◽  
Reyhaneh Zahiri ◽  
Mahsan Norouz Afjeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
And Control

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) leads to limited activity and reduced quality of life. Treatment of this disease is a long-term process that requires the cooperation of patients in monitoring and treatment. Methods: In the present study which was conducted from April 2019 to March 2021 in Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Tehran, Iran, 75 patients were randomly divided into telerehabilitation and control groups. Patients in the control group received pulmonary rehabilitation including respiratory, isometric, and aerobic exercises for 8 weeks, three times per week. In the second group, patients were given a lung rehabilitation booklet and asked to repeat the exercises three times a week for four weeks according to a specific schedule. In addition, patients installed Behzee care application on the mobile phone that recorded various indicators such as heart rate, SpO2, dyspnea, fatigue, and daily activities. This application reminded the patient of the program every day and at a specific time. Finally, the patients’ conditions were compared in the two groups after 8 weeks using CAT and mMRC questionnaires and 6-Minute Walk (6MW) exercise indices as well as spirometry tests. Results: In all four indicators (6MW, CAT,  and mMRC questionnaires as well as spirometry), patients showed improvement after rehabilitation (p<0.001). This improvement was significantly higher in the telemedicine group compared to the other group (p<0.01). Conclusion: The use of telerehabilitation in COPD patients is effective in improving spirometry indices, quality of life, as well as activity and sports indices.

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