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Kostorz-Nosal S, Jastrzębski D, Żebrowska A, Bartoszewicz A, Ziora D. Three Weeks of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Do Not Influence Oscillometry Parameters in Postoperative Lung Cancer Patients. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58111551. [PMID: 36363507 PMCID: PMC9696075 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Background: Thoracic surgery is a recommended treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer patients. An important part of a patient’s therapy, which helps to prevent postoperative complications and improve quality of life, is pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). The aim of this study was to assess whether the implementation of physical activity has an influence on forced oscillation technique (FOT) values in patients after thoracic surgery due to lung cancer. Methods: In this observational study, we enrolled 54 patients after thoracic surgery due to lung cancer, 49 patients with idiopathic interstitial fibrosis (IPF), and 54 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/asthma−COPD overlap (COPD/ACO). All patients were subjected to three weeks of in-hospital PR and assessed at the baseline as well as after completing PR by FOT, spirometry, grip strength measurement, and the 6-min walk test (6MWT). Results: We observed differences between FOT values under the influence of physical activity in studied groups, mostly between patients after thoracic surgery and COPD/ACO patients; however, no significant improvement after completing PR among FOT parameters was noticed in any group of patients. Improvements in the 6MWT distance, left hand strength, and right hand strength after PR were noticed (p < 0.001, 0.002, and 0.012, respectively). Conclusions: Three weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation had no impact on FOT values in patients after thoracic surgery due to lung cancer. Instead, we observed improvements in the 6MWT distance and the strength of both hands. Similarly, no FOT changes were observed in IPF and COPD/ACO patients after completing PR.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sabina Kostorz-Nosal
- Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Physiological and Medical Sciences, Institute of Sport Sciences, Academy of Physical Education, 40-065 Katowice, Poland
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- Independent Public Clinical Hospital No. 1, Medical University of Silesia, 41-800 Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, 41-803 Zabrze, Poland
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Norweg AM, Skamai A, Kwon SC, Whiteson J, MacDonald K, Haas F, Collins EG, Goldring RM, Reibman J, Wu Y, Sweeney G, Pierre A, Troxel AB, Ehrlich-Jones L, Simon NM. Acceptability of capnography-assisted respiratory therapy: a new mind-body intervention for COPD. ERJ Open Res 2021; 7:00256-2021. [PMID: 34938800 PMCID: PMC8685511 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00256-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Dyspnoea self-management is often suboptimal for patients with COPD. Many patients with COPD experience chronic dyspnoea as distressing and disabling, especially during physical activities. Breathing therapy is a behavioural intervention that targets reducing the distress and impact of dyspnoea on exertion in daily living. Using a qualitative design, we conducted interviews with 14 patients after they participated in a novel mind-body breathing therapy intervention adjunct, capnography-assisted respiratory therapy (CART), combined with outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation. Comprehensive CART consisted of patient-centred biofeedback, tailored breathing exercises, a home exercise programme and motivational interviewing counselling. We assessed participants' perceptions and reported experiences to gauge the acceptability of CART and refine CART based on feedback. Constant comparative analysis was used to identify commonalities and themes. We identified three main themes relating to the acceptability and reported benefits of CART: (1) self-regulating breathing; (2) impact on health; and (3) patient satisfaction. Our findings were used to refine and optimise CART (i.e. its intensity, timing and format) for COPD. By addressing dysfunctional breathing behaviours and dysregulated interoception, CART offers a promising new paradigm for relieving dyspnoea and related anxiety in patients with COPD.
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Affiliation(s)
- Anna Migliore Norweg
- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Phelps Family Medicine Residency Program, Hofstra/Northwell Zucker School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Dept of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Dept of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University (NYU) Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Dept of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Dept of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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