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Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity, health-related quality of life, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

Authors :
Huang, Chun-Yao
Hsieh, Min-Shiau
Hsieh, Po-Chun
Wu, Yao-Kuang
Yang, Mei-Chen
Huang, Shiang-Yu
Tzeng, I-Shiang
Lan, Chou-Chin
Source :
BMC Cancer. 2/15/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-8. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Lung cancer significantly impairs exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQL). Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has demonstrated positive effects on exercise capacity and HRQL in lung cancer patients. However, its impact on cardiopulmonary function needs further exploration. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of PR on cardiopulmonary function, exercise capacity and HRQL in patients with lung cancer. Methods: Patients with lung cancer were enrolled in a 12-week PR program. Each participant underwent a thorough evaluation, which included spirometry, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, respiratory muscle strength test, and evaluation of HRQL using the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT). Results: Fifty-six patients completed the PR program. Following PR, exercise capacity significantly improved, as evidenced by increased peak oxygen uptake and work rate (both p < 0.05). Exertional symptoms were notably reduced, including leg soreness and dyspnea at peak exercise, accompanied by a decrease in the CAT score (all p < 0.05). Furthermore, improvements in cardiopulmonary function were observed, encompassing respiratory muscle strength, ventilatory equivalent, tidal volume, stroke volume index, and cardiac index at peak exercise (all p < 0.05). Conclusions: PR demonstrated notable enhancements in cardiopulmonary function, exertional symptoms, exercise capacity, and HRQL in patients with lung cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712407
Volume :
24
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
BMC Cancer
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175528084
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-024-11977-5