Key result
A 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program improved dyspnea, increased 6-minute walk distance by 150 m, and enhanced psychological well-being in a 53-year-old man with very severe COPD.
Why the study?
Severe COPD diminishes quality of life, and optimizing physical and psychological health through pulmonary rehabilitation is critical for patients managing severe symptoms or awaiting lung transplantation.
Does a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program improve symptoms, exercise capacity, and psychological well-being in a patient with very severe COPD?
Population
One 53-year-old man with very severe COPD (GOLD group E) who refused lung transplantation
Comparison
12-week individualized pulmonary rehabilitation program with home exercise
Design
Case report
Follow-up
12 weeks
Authors
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May support PR for severe COPD pre-transplant; hypothesis-generating, controlled trials needed.
Case Report (n=1)
No
Does a 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program improve symptoms, exercise capacity, and psychological well-being in a patient with very severe COPD?
A structured 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program including CBT provided substantial physical and psychological benefits for a patient with very severe COPD.
Mohammed E. Alsubaiei (2026) conducted a case report in very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (n=1). Pulmonary rehabilitation program was evaluated on Physical and psychological parameters including dyspnea (mMRC), health status (CAT), exercise capacity (6MWD), muscle strength, and psychological well-being (HADS). A 12-week pulmonary rehabilitation program improved dyspnea, increased 6-minute walk distance by 150 m, and enhanced psychological well-being in a 53-year-old man with very severe COPD.
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