Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
| Pre-PR | Post-PR | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary function (n=42) | |||
| FVC, litres | 1.9±0.7 | 1.8±0.8 | 0.933 |
| FEV1, litres | 0.8±0.5 | 0.9±0.5 | 0.042 |
| 6 min walk test (n=37) | |||
| Distance, m | 223.6±102.4 | 253.9±94.2 | 0.002 |
| SpO2 nadir, % | 87.4±6.9 | 89.4±5.8 | 0.024 |
| Borg scale | 5.2±1.9 | 3.8±2.4 | 0.002 |
| Short Form-36 (n=38) | |||
| Physical function | 29.7±18.0 | 38.8±22.1 | 0.001 |
| Role-physical | 32.4±26.1 | 38.9±26.7 | 0.304 |
| Body pain | 52.4±28.7 | 51.2±27.6 | 0.824 |
| General health | 30.6±17.2 | 36.9±23.1 | 0.023 |
| Vitality | 26.7±18.1 | 38.0±20.3 | 0.002 |
| Social functioning | 54.9±31.8 | 60.2±28.2 | 0.372 |
| Role-emotional | 32.5±30.1 | 43.9±27.2 | 0.069 |
| Mental health | 42.7±24.1 | 50.8±21.9 | 0.034 |
FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; PR, pulmonary rehabilitation.