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Nutritional supplementation for stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ivone M Ferreira1, Dina Brooks, John White
1Asthma and Airways Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada. Ivoneferreira@hotmail.com.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|December 14, 2012
Summary
Nutritional support significantly improves weight, body composition, and respiratory muscle strength in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those who are malnourished. This intervention enhances exercise capacity and quality of life, offering a valuable addition to COPD management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Nutritional Science
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with low body weight exhibit poorer health outcomes, including reduced lung function, muscle mass, and exercise capacity, alongside increased mortality.
- Nutritional support is a potential adjunctive therapy to improve the comprehensive care and clinical status of individuals with COPD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effects of nutritional support on anthropometric measures, pulmonary function, muscle strength, exercise capacity, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in COPD patients.
- To identify specific nutritional regimens and patient subgroups that benefit most from supplementation.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) identified through comprehensive literature searches and expert consultations.
- Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were performed independently by two reviewers.
- Statistical pooling of data used mean difference (MD) or standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).
Main Results:
- Nutritional supplementation led to significant weight gain, particularly in malnourished COPD patients (MD 1.73 kg; 95% CI 1.29 to 2.17).
- Improvements were observed in fat-free mass index (SMD 1.08; 95% CI 0.70 to 1.47 for undernourished), fat mass index (SMD 0.90; 95% CI 0.46 to 1.33), and mid-arm muscle circumference.
- Significant improvements in six-minute walk distance (MD 39.96 m; 95% CI 22.66 to 57.26), respiratory muscle strength (MIP and MEP), and overall HRQoL (SGRQ score) were noted, especially in malnourished individuals.
Conclusions:
- Moderate-quality evidence indicates nutritional supplementation effectively promotes weight gain and improves body composition in COPD patients, especially the malnourished.
- Significant enhancements in exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and quality of life were observed, supporting its role in managing malnourished COPD patients.
- Results suggest tailored nutritional interventions should be considered for malnourished individuals with COPD, potentially differing from standard care for well-nourished patients.