We aimed to compare the functional results of the 8th week with the results of the 12th week of the exercise programs applied to the patients with ILD.
Exercise programs (EP) have been shown to be the effective approach for functional outcomes in interstitial lung diseases (ILD). In many studies, the duration of exercise programs varies between 8-12 weeks. However, the optimal duration of exercise program is still unknown. We aimed to compare the results of the 8th week with the results of the 12th week of the PR programs applied to the patients with ILD. A total of 14 patients with ILD referred to our PR unit \[11 idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, 2 sarcoidosis (stage 3 and 4) and 1 nonspecific interstitial pneumonia\] were included in the study. Pulmonary function test, arterial blood gas analysis, 6- minute walk test, mMRC dyspnea scale, quality of life questionnaires and hospital anxiety depression scale were performed before, at the 8th and 12th weeks after the exercise program applied to the patients twice a week.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
Exercise program including breathing control, pursed-lip breathing, diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing, aerobic and strengthening training
Six minute walk test
It was performed in a 30-meter long corridor in accordance with American Thoracic Society criteria
Time frame: 6 minute
mMRC
It was used for dyspnea that patients felt during their daily activities.
Time frame: 5 minutes
Pulmonary Function Test
It was used for assessment of lung functions
Time frame: 20 minutes
SGRQ
A disease-specific quality of life scale
Time frame: 30 minutes
SF-36 Health Survey
A health related quality of life scale
Time frame: 30 minutes
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Inventory
It was used for assessment of anxiety and depression
Time frame: 20 minutes
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