Faulkner, J., Walshaw, E., Campbell, J., Jones, R., Taylor, R. , Price, D. and Taylor, A. H. (2010) The feasibility of recruiting patients with early COPD to a pilot trial assessing the effects of a physical activity intervention. Primary Care Respiratory Journal, 19(2), pp. 124-130. (doi: 10.4104/pcrj.2010.00008) (PMID:20126968) (PMCID:PMC6602430)
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Abstract
Aim: To determine the feasibility of recruiting patients with early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to the Health Enhancing Activity in Lung THerapy (HEALTH) exercise and education programme. Methods: Patients with early COPD were identified from general practices. Those meeting the study inclusion criteria were administered tiotropium throughout the study period. Participants were randomised to either an eight-week health enhancing and physical activity (HEPA) programme, or to a control group (usual care). Behavioural, physiological and psychosocial outcome measures were reported pre-and post-intervention. Results: Out of 27 practices approached, 16 (59.3%) agreed to participate. Of 215 potentially eligible patients contacted, 60 (27.9%) replied. Twenty (33.3%) were randomised to either HEPA intervention (n=10) or usual care (n=10). Fourteen patients attended a post-intervention assessment. Conclusion: This study provides valuable information on the feasibility of conducting such a trial involving a physical activity intervention.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Taylor, Professor Rod |
| Authors: | Faulkner, J., Walshaw, E., Campbell, J., Jones, R., Taylor, R., Price, D., and Taylor, A. H. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU |
| Journal Name: | Primary Care Respiratory Journal |
| Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
| ISSN: | 1471-4418 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1475-1534 |
| Published Online: | 02 February 2010 |
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