Effectiveness of Harmonica Playing in Improving Lung Function Among COPD Patients

Summary

Although it has been documented that harmonica playing plays a role in the pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), current studies are limited by small sample sizes, uncomprehensive outcome indicators, and short intervention durations. Thus, the investigators aim to compare the harmonica combination group with the basic-PR-care group in terms of improving health outcomes among COPD patients, such as lung function, self-efficacy, quality of life, compliance with training, and emotional distress.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

● Clinical diagnosis of COPD.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a history of COPD exacerbation within the last 6 weeks. An exacerbation is defined as a deterioration in at least two respiratory symptoms that necessitate hospitalization.
* Individuals with comorbidities that affect physical activity, such as severe cardiac or neurological disorders, cancer, or musculoskeletal problems.
* Individuals with cognitive disorders.
* Individuals unable to speak or understand spoken/written Chinese.
* Individuals who have participated in pulmonary rehabilitation (or any other structured, disease-related physical training) within the previous 6 months.
* Individuals who have played the harmonica, or other similar instrument, regularly in the previous 6 months.

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