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Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

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Emery, CF; Leatherman, NE; Burker, EJ; MacIntyre, NR
Published in: Chest
September 1991

This study assessed physiologic, psychological, and cognitive functioning in outpatients with COPD. Sixty-four subjects, 53 to 82 years of age, participated in the 30-day exercise rehabilitation program. The program consisted of exercise, education and psychosocial counselling. Participants were assessed prior to beginning the program and at the end of 30 days. Assessments at both times included physiologic functioning (bicycle ergometry testing, pulmonary function tests, 12-min walk), psychological well-being (anxiety, depression, psychiatric symptoms, perceived well-being) and an abbreviated neuropsychological test battery. Results indicate significant improvement in physical endurance and pulmonary function, significant reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improvement in measures of general well-being and neuropsychological functioning. The study suggests that exercise rehabilitation of older adults with COPD contributes not only to improvements in physical functioning and endurance, but also to enhanced cognitive functioning and psychological well-being.

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Chest

DOI

ISSN

0012-3692

Publication Date

September 1991

Volume

100

Issue

3

Start / End Page

613 / 617

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • Respiratory Mechanics
  • Psychological Tests
  • Physical Endurance
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive
  • Humans
  • Female
 

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Emery, C. F., Leatherman, N. E., Burker, E. J., & MacIntyre, N. R. (1991). Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Chest, 100(3), 613–617. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.100.3.613
Emery, C. F., N. E. Leatherman, E. J. Burker, and N. R. MacIntyre. “Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.Chest 100, no. 3 (September 1991): 613–17. https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.100.3.613.
Emery CF, Leatherman NE, Burker EJ, MacIntyre NR. Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Chest. 1991 Sep;100(3):613–7.
Emery, C. F., et al. “Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.Chest, vol. 100, no. 3, Sept. 1991, pp. 613–17. Pubmed, doi:10.1378/chest.100.3.613.
Emery CF, Leatherman NE, Burker EJ, MacIntyre NR. Psychological outcomes of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Chest. 1991 Sep;100(3):613–617.
Journal cover image

Published In

Chest

DOI

ISSN

0012-3692

Publication Date

September 1991

Volume

100

Issue

3

Start / End Page

613 / 617

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • Respiratory Mechanics
  • Psychological Tests
  • Physical Endurance
  • Neuropsychological Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive
  • Humans
  • Female