Interventions that included ET and PA counseling during PR were effective strategies to improve PA in COPD
BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is associated with poor outcomes in COPD , and as a result , interventions to improve physical activity ( PA ) are a current research focus .
However , many trials have been small and inconclusive .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to study the effects of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) targeting PA in COPD .
The feasibility of recruiting patients with early COPD to a pilot trial assessing the effects of a physical activity intervention.
AIM To determine the feasibility of recruiting patients with early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) to the Health Enhancing Activity in Lung THerapy ( HEALTH ) exercise and education programme . METHODS Patients with early COPD were identified from general practice s. Those meeting the study inclusion criteria were administered tiotropium throughout the study period . Participants were r and omised to either an eight-week health enhancing and physical activity ( HEPA ) programme , or to a control group ( usual care ) .  Behavioural , physiological and psychosocial outcome measures were reported pre and post-intervention . RESULTS Out of 27 practice s approached , 16 ( 59.3 % ) agreed to participate . Of 215 potentially eligible patients contacted , 60 ( 27.9 % ) replied . Twenty ( 33.3 % ) were r and omised to either HEPA intervention ( n=10 ) or usual care ( n=10 ) . Fourteen patients attended a postintervention assessment . CONCLUSION This study provides valuable information on the feasibility of conducting such a trial involving a physical activity intervention
Interventions that included ET and PA counseling during PR were effective strategies to improve PA in COPD
BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is associated with poor outcomes in COPD , and as a result , interventions to improve physical activity ( PA ) are a current research focus .
However , many trials have been small and inconclusive .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to study the effects of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) targeting PA in COPD .