Effect of Home Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Exacerbation and Hospital Admission in Severe COPD

Summary

The study is a randomized controlled trial. The cases will be divided into two groups as the Homespirometer group and the control group. Breathing exercises, aerobic exercise and peripheral muscle strengthening will be performed in both groups. A home-type spirometer will be given to the homespirometer group and it will be requested to send the spirometric measurement every week. The cases will be called to the hospital for control and evaluated at baseline, 3rd, 6th and 12th months. Evaluations include assessments such as exercise capacity measurement, muscle strength measurement, disease attack frequency, symptom scoring.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

Being between the ages of 18-75

* Having a diagnosis of COPD stages C and D diagnosed according to the GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease) clinical diagnostic criteria
* Presence of dyspnea on exertion
* Stable clinical condition at the time of inclusion without infection or exacerbation in the previous 4 weeks
* Having the ability to use a smart phone and spirometer after training

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe comorbid diseases, unstable coronary artery disease, collagen vascular diseases and needing high flow oxygen therapy (˃ 3-4 L \\min).
* A history of effort-related syncope or any comorbidity (such as severe orthopedic or neurological deficits or unstable heart disease) that precludes exercise training.
* Participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program within the past 12 months.

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