英文摘要 |
In this study, a systematic review was conducted to evaluate the effects of exercise maintenance programs on the exercise capacity, health-related quality of life, and lung function after a pulmonary rehabilitation program in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study is expected to be used as a reference for clinical application and future research. A comprehensive search was conducted on seven English and Chinese databases to identify randomized control trials (RCTs) published up to September 2016. A total of 153 articles that matched the search criteria were extracted. The key words used included "post pulmonary rehabilitation," "after pulmonary rehabilitation," "exercise maintenance," "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," and "COPD." Six articles were included after the screening inclusion and exclusion criteria, and were assessed the reporting quality of trials according to the CONSORT (consolidating standards of reporting trials) guideline and further analyzed. This systematic review shows that the maintenance exercise after pulmonary rehabilitation (MEAPR) improved the exercise tolerance and health-related quality of life of the COPD patients. Compared with self-monitored home-based exercise training or stop exercising after pulmonary rehabilitation, supervised exercise does not achieve more benefits. Home-based exercise maintenance program after pulmonary rehabilitation can improve COPD patients' exercise tolerance and quality of life, and can be extended to nursing practice in accordance with the results of this review. |