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ArticleRespiration; international review of thoracic diseases

Effectiveness of Energy Conservation Techniques in Patients with COPD.

Ann Sylvia Louise Wingårdh, Carina Göransson, Sven Larsson, Frode Slinde, Lowie E G W Vanfleteren

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Article in Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07508280 (Effects of Energy Conservation Exercises Versus Circuit Training on Dyspnea, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9citing papers in PubMed
1.9field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT07508280 narecruitingnot on this map

Effects of Energy Conservation Exercises Versus Circuit Training on Dyspnea, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Asthmatic Patients

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled32ConditionsAsthmaArmsEnergy Conservation Technique, Circuit Training
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 30 citations in OpenAlex.

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  6. Energy conservation, minimum steps, and adaptations when needed: A scoping review.Hong Kong journal of occupational therapy : HKJOT · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ann Sylvia Louise WingårdhDepartment of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden, ann.wingardh@toremark.se.
Carina GöranssonDepartment of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sven LarssonSahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Frode SlindeDepartment of Food and Nutrition, and Sports Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Lowie E G W VanfleterenCOPD Center, Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Sahlgrenska University Hospital · SEUniversity of Gothenburg · SE

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might suffer from severe dyspnea, which importantly impacts on the performance of activities of daily living (ADL). Patient training of energy conservation techniques (ECTs) might be useful to improve the tolerance and execution of these ADL, but objective studies evaluating the effect of teaching ECTs on the metabolic equivalent of task (MET) in patients with COPD are sparse.

objectivesThe aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that practicing ECTs after a 2-week ECT teaching period would reduce the energy expenditure (MET) in performing an activity in patients with severe COPD.

methodsEnergy expenditure was assessed with a gas exchange system (OxyconTM Mobile) during one out of five standardized ADL before and after a 2-week intervention period in which ECTs were taught. These ECTs comprised a good breathing technique, an ergonomic way of performing the activity, and the use of assistive devices.

resultsThirty-two patients with COPD (mean FEV1: 39 ± 14%; female: n = 18; age: 68 ± 7 years) were included. A significantly lower MET (2.3 ± 0.6 to 2.1 ± 0.5; p < 0.05) and less desaturation (89.7 ± 5.2 vs. 91.1 ± 5.5% HbO2; p < 0.05) were seen while performing the same activity after the intervention. However, there was no significant difference in the time spent on the task performed (6.0 ± 3.9 vs. 6.7 ± 4.0 min; p > 0.05).

conclusionsA 2-week educative program on ECTs successfully reduces the energy spent for performing ADL relevant to the patient without any significant increase in the time spent on the activity.

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Activities of Daily LivingMetabolic EquivalentOccupational TherapyAgedDyspneaEnergy MetabolismFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOxygen ConsumptionPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveSeverity of Illness IndexTreatment OutcomeBreathing exercisesChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseMetabolic equivalentOccupational therapyWork simplification

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PMID32272478
PMCPMC7265758
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