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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on: August 24, 2019
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A quick relaxation exercise for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: explorative randomized controlled
Eleonora Volpato1,2, Paolo Banfi2, Antonello Nicolini3
11Department of Psychology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli, 1, Milan, Italy.
Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
|May 11, 2018
Summary
A single relaxation session significantly improved respiratory and cardiac function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. The intervention also reduced anxiety and enhanced positive emotions compared to a control group.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Psychosomatic Medicine
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with dyspnoea and anxiety.
- Relaxation techniques show promise in pulmonary rehabilitation.
- The study investigated the impact of a brief, single-session relaxation training for COPD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of a one-session relaxation training for individuals with COPD.
- To assess the impact of relaxation on psychological and physiological variables in COPD patients.
Main Methods:
- 38 participants with COPD were randomly assigned to a relaxation audio group or a neutral stimulus control group.
- Assessments included psychological and physiological variables.
- Data were analyzed using non-parametric statistical tests.
Main Results:
- The relaxation group demonstrated improved respiratory and cardiac assessments compared to baseline and the control group.
- Participants in the relaxation group reported reduced state anxiety.
- Positive affections were significantly higher in the relaxation group.
Conclusions:
- A single relaxation session may improve respiratory and cardiac function in COPD patients.
- Relaxation training can lead to a reduction in anxiety and an increase in positive emotions.
- This approach shows potential as an adjunct therapy in pulmonary rehabilitation.
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