Nordic Walking in Pulmonary Rehabilitation of Patients Referred for Lung Transplantation
| Autor: | Marcin Maruszewski, S. Zeglen, Magdalena Latos, Piotr Przybyłowski, Jacek Wojarski, D. Jastrzębski, Marek Ochman, W. Karolak |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Walking Pulmonary function testing 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life medicine Lung transplantation Humans Pulmonary rehabilitation 030212 general & internal medicine Prospective Studies Prospective cohort study Aged Transplantation Rehabilitation Exercise Tolerance business.industry Interstitial lung disease respiratory system Middle Aged medicine.disease Obstructive lung disease respiratory tract diseases Exercise Therapy Respiratory Function Tests 030228 respiratory system Physical therapy Quality of Life Surgery Female Poland business Lung Transplantation |
| Popis: | Although the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease, cystic fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease is well documented, little is known about pulmonary rehabilitation in patients who are referred for lung transplantation. Nordic walking is a low-cost and accessible form of physical exercise with proven benefits. The purpose of this prospective study was to examine the effects of Nordic walking on lung function, perception of dyspnea, and health-related quality of life in patients referred for lung transplantation.Twenty-two of 40 patients who was qualified for lung transplantation at the Department of Lung Diseases in Zabrze, Poland, completed a rehabilitation program consisting of 12 weeks of Nordic walking. Lung function tests, exercise tolerance, and perception of dyspnea and quality of life were assessed before and after completion of the program.No adverse events were observed during the rehabilitation program. After 12 weeks, there was a significant increase in mean 6-minute walk distance (374 meters vs 288 meters, P .034) and a significant reduction in perception of dyspnea after completion of the rehabilitation program. Assessment of general health and quality of life showed significant improvement (P .05). No significant changes in lung function tests were noted.Nordic walking is a safe and feasible physical activity for pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with end-stage lung disease who are referred for lung transplantation. This rehabilitation technique results in significant improvements in patient mobility and quality of life. |
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