Functional and psychosocial effects of pulmonary Daoyin on patients with COPD in China: study protocol of a multicenter randomized controlled trial.
- Author:
Xueqing YU
;
Jiansheng LI
;
Suyun LI
;
Yang XIE
;
Minghang WANG
;
Hailong ZHANG
;
Haifeng WANG
;
Zhiwan WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2013;11(2):140-6
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major public health problem worldwide. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an established intervention for the management of patients with COPD. Exercise training is an important part of PR, and its effectiveness in patients with COPD is well established. However, alternative methods of PR training such as Daoyin have not been appropriately studied. Hence, alternative forms of exercise training that require less exercise equipment and no specific training place should be evaluated. This paper describes the study protocol of a clinical trial that aims to determine if pulmonary Daoyin training will improve the exercise capacity and psychosocial function of patients with COPD in China.
