SynthesisAnnals of medicine2024
Effects of different exercise regimens on prognosis of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic reviews and meta-analysis.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The effects of combined aerobic and resistance exercise on older adults with sarcopenia: a meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of concurrent training on exercise capacity and quality of life in older adult patients with COPD: a Bayesian pairwise and dose-response meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
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- Body Composition and Muscle Function in Bronchiectasis: A Comparative Longitudinal Study.Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) · 2026Article
- Association between health locus of control and self-management in stable COPD patients: the mediation effect of coping styles.BMC pulmonary medicine · 2026Article
- Tailored Exercise Prescription for People with COPD and Clinically Relevant Comorbidities: A Consensus Statement of the EXPERT Working Group and Experts in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.Sports medicine (Auckland, N.Z.) · 2026Review
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Abstract
introductionSkeletal muscle dysfunction is a significant factor contributing to exercise limitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Although exercise training is often recommended to enhance patient outcomes, there continues to be ongoing debate regarding its exact effects.
objectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of endurance exercise, strength training and combined exercise on cardiorespiratory fitness (including maximal oxygen uptake, maximal minute ventilation, and the 6-minute walk test), strength of lower limbs (measured by leg press), and quality of life (using the COPD Assessment Test) in patients with COPD. By conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), our objective is to provide tailored training methods and intensity recommendations for patients with COPD in order to improve their quality of life.
methodsThe meta-analysis included 10 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of exercise rehabilitation programs involving 180 patients with COPD that were retrieved from electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase). Two reviewers independently assessed the topical relevance, trial quality, and extracted data for the meta-analysis.
resultsMeta-analysis showed that primary outcomes representing exercise endurance were elevated under different exercise interventions compared to pre-test, such as maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max (ml/kg/min)) [SMD = 0.40, 95% CI (0.15, 0.64)] and the 6-min walk test (6MWT) [MD = 33.90, 95% CI (25.25, 42.55)], and primary outcomes representing strength also increased, such as leg press (1RM) [MD = 24.59, 95% CI (16.08, 33.11)], while secondary outcomes such as assessments of life such as the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) recovered [MD = 2.51, 95% CI (2.01, 3.00)], with all differences being statistically significant (
conclusionExercise interventions have a positive effect on the treatment of patients with COPD, significantly improving functional capacity, aerobic capacity, and exercise tolerance, but they should be individualized and developed according to the patient's condition to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
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