Key result
Physical activity maintenance following pulmonary rehabilitation in 167 COPD patients across 14 studies was primarily influenced by beliefs, social support, and the environment.
Why the study?
What are the perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients?
Population
167 COPD patients from 14 qualitative studies
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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Patient perspectives on activity maintenance post-rehab highlight modifiable barriers; leaves open targeted intervention trials in COPD.
Systematic Review (n=167)
What are the perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients?
Beliefs, social support, and environmental factors are key determinants of physical activity maintenance following pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients.
Robinson et al. (2018) conducted a systematic review in COPD (n=167). Pulmonary rehabilitation was evaluated on Perceived facilitators and barriers to physical activity. Physical activity maintenance following pulmonary rehabilitation in 167 COPD patients across 14 studies was primarily influenced by beliefs, social support, and the environment.
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