Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema
| Pre-PR | Post-PR | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary function (n=17) | |||
| FVC, litres | 2.1±0.5 | 2.1±0.6 | 0.276 |
| FEV1, litres | 1.7±0.4 | 1.8±0.4 | 0.034 |
| 6 min walk test (n=15) | |||
| Distance, m | 270.5±59.4 | 253.9±71.3 | 0.290 |
| SpO2 nadir, % | 85.1±8.6 | 86.9±7.7 | 0.467 |
| Borg scale | 3.9±1.5 | 3.1±1.9 | 0.089 |
| Short Form-36 (n=16) | |||
| Physical function | 38.3±23.7 | 54.3±27.6 | 0.015 |
| Role-physical | 36.8±27.9 | 31.0±31.7 | 0.479 |
| Body pain | 60.1±29.0 | 55.8±34.0 | 0.563 |
| General health | 40.4±18.1 | 37.6±16.6 | 0.562 |
| Vitality | 42.2±24.8 | 35.9±21.2 | 0.281 |
| Social functioning | 57.8±33.8 | 39.1±32.9 | 0.044 |
| Role-emotional | 37.0±27.0 | 31.3±32.8 | 0.273 |
| Mental health | 56.3±19.4 | 53.1±23.9 | 0.539 |
FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; PR, pulmonary rehabilitation.