Effects of ultrashortwave therapy associated with home-based rehabilitation on lung function and quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-1424.2009.08.008
- VernacularTitle:超短波联合肺功能训练对慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者肺功能及生活质量的影响
- Author:
Yanqing YE
;
Qingquan LI
;
Jiong YANG
;
Yuhui LIN
;
Yinling LIU
;
Li DAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Uhrashortwave therapy;
Home-based rehabilitation;
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;
Lung function;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
2009;31(8):534-537
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of ultrashortwave therapy associated with home-based rehabilitation on lung function and quality of life (QOL) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods Ninety patients with stable COPD were equally and randomly divided into a combination group (received uhrashortwave therapy combined with home-based rehabilitation and regular treatment), a rehabilitation group (received home-based rehabilitation and regular treatment), and a control group ( received regular treatment). Spirometry and diaphragm function were measured, and St George's respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ) was administered for QOL assessment at the beginning and after 6-month of treatment. Results FEVI% pred and FEV1% increased and average SGRQ scores decreased in the combination group and rehabilitation group. FEVI% pred and SGRQ scores improved most in combination group (all P < 0.05 ). FEV1% pred, FEV1 % and SGRQ scores in control group did not show any obvious change. Diaphragm function in all groups did not change significantly. Conclusions Ultra-shortwave therapy combined with home-based rehabilitation might have combinative effects in improving lung function and QOL of COPD patients.
