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ArticleChronic respiratory disease

The acceptability, practicality, implementation and efficacy of a physical and social activity intervention 'BreatheHappy' for people with long-term respiratory conditions: A feasibility study.

A Lewis, L A Turner, S Fryer, R Smith, H Dillarstone, Y W Patrick, E Bevan-Smith

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Article in Chronic respiratory disease. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

A LewisDepartment of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-0576-8823
L A TurnerSchool of Education and Science, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK.
S FryerSchool of Education and Science, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK.
R SmithDepartment of Geography, University College London, London, UK.
H DillarstoneInstitute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK.
Y W PatrickDepartment of Health and Social Care, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK.
E Bevan-SmithDepartment of Health and Social Care, University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, UK.
University of Gloucestershire · GBUniversity College London · GBUniversity of Southampton · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aimed to determine the feasibility of a group-based pilot programme of low-to-moderate physical activity training, education and social activities, by investigating acceptability, practicality, implementation and efficacy testing. We offer suggestions on programme adaptions for future study.

methodsPeople with a range of chronic respiratory diseases were invited to participate in a pilot 12 week group activity programme. Activities included outdoor walking, tai-chi, education and a range of social activities. Acceptability was determined by participant experiences determined during interviews. Practicality was determined by programme and outcome measure completion, cost and adverse events. Implementation was determined according to whether the programme ran as planned. Efficacy was determined by statistical analyses of outcomes including hand grip strength, timed up and go test, COPD Helplessness Index, COPD Assessment Test, and measures of physical activity via accelerometry.

resultsThematic analysis indicated that the "BreatheHappy" programme was acceptable. Seven of nine participants completed eight out of 10 sessions and the majority completed all outcome measures. "BreatheHappy" was therefore considered practical. The programme was not implemented as planned, with only 10 sessions running rather than the 12 intended. There was a significant increase in daily step counts (MD: 1284 95% CI: 240-2329 DISCUSSION: A 10-week programme of low-moderate physical activity training, education and social activities shows signs of feasibility for future research. Suggested adaptions for future study include using physical activity measures such as daily step count or light physical activity for a primary outcome, and mental health and social health related outcome measures relatable to participant's beneficial experiences of the programme. Recruitment in future studies will try and reach both those less socially active and possibly those who have completed pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Venues should be close to efficient transport links whilst different frequencies and durations of programme delivery should be trialled. Adequate funding should be provided for both staff running the programme and blinded research staff for outcome measurement.

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Hand StrengthPulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveFeasibility StudiesHumansPostural BalanceQuality of LifeTime and Motion Studiesphysical activityPulmonary rehabilitationqualitativesedentary behaviour

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PMID38553857
PMCPMC10981237
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