Effects of Home-and-Workplace Combined Exercise for Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis
10.1016/j.anr.2021.03.001
- Author:
Jong Mi LIM
1
;
Ok-Hee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Shinsung University, Dangjin, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Research Article
- From:Asian Nursing Research
2021;15(3):181-188
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of home-and-workplace combined exercise on physical function, depression, and work-related disability in patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
Methods:This study adopted a non-randomized quasi-experimental design. Fifty-two patients were recruited: home-and-workplace combined exercise (n = 17), home exercise (n = 18), and control group (n = 17).
Results:The home-and-workplace combined exercise group showed improvement in spinal mobility and pulmonary function and significantly lower absenteeism and overwork impact than the home-exercise group and control group. The home-and-workplace combined exercise and home exercise groups showed a higher level of activity improvement than the control group.
Conclusion:home-and-workplace combined exercise can be recommended to patients with ankylosing spondylitis to enhance their physical function, including spinal mobility and pulmonary function, and reduce work-related disability.
