No significant difference in pulmonary function was observed between the two groups .
However , 6MWD and VO2 peak were significantly improved after exercise training .
Conclusion Preoperative exercise training may reduce PPCs for lung cancer patients .
Rehabilitation exercise strengthens muscle capacity , but does not improve impaired pulmonary function , which emphasizes the possible mechanism of the protocol design
Objectives This meta- analysis aim ed to demonstrate the impact of preoperative exercise therapy on surgical outcomes in patients with lung cancer and COPD .
Pulmonary function and muscle capacity were investigated to explore their potential links with outcome improvements after exercise .
Preoperative Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Lung Transplant: Effects on Pulmonary Function, Exercise Capacity, and Quality of Life; First Results in Turkey.
OBJECTIVES The frequency and success rates of lung transplant in patients with end-stage lung disease are increasing . In our study , we investigated the effects of preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation on pulmonary function , exercise capacity , and quality of life in patients who are c and i date s for lung transplant . MATERIAL S AND METHODS This prospect i ve study included 39 consecutive patients who were c and i date s for lung transplant . All patients underwent preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation for at least 3 weeks . RESULTS Our patient group included 25 male and 14 female patients with a mean age of 36 years ( range , 15 -68 y ) . Although no significant improvement was shown in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second after pulmonary rehabilitation , significant improvements were observed in the Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scores ( P = .001 ) and 6-minute walk distance ( P = .001 ) . We also observed statistically significant improvements in the Short-Form 36 Quality of Life Question naire 's physical function ( P = .01 ) and emotional role ( P = .02 ) subparameters . We also found a significant improvement in the Beck Depression Inventory score ( P = .004 ) . There was no correlation between Beck Depression Inventory scores before and after rehabilitation and 6-minute walk distance , Short-Form 36 , and Modified Medical Research Council dyspnea scores . CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity , reduces the sensation of dyspnea and muscle strength loss , and has a positive effect on the psychologic state of patients who are c and i date s for lung transplant
No significant difference in pulmonary function was observed between the two groups .
However , 6MWD and VO2 peak were significantly improved after exercise training .
Conclusion Preoperative exercise training may reduce PPCs for lung cancer patients .
Rehabilitation exercise strengthens muscle capacity , but does not improve impaired pulmonary function , which emphasizes the possible mechanism of the protocol design
Objectives This meta- analysis aim ed to demonstrate the impact of preoperative exercise therapy on surgical outcomes in patients with lung cancer and COPD .
Pulmonary function and muscle capacity were investigated to explore their potential links with outcome improvements after exercise .