International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
Zimmermann G
Germany
Research Article
An Integrated Outpatient Training Program for Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension - the Munich Pilot Project
Author(s): Ihle F, Weise S, Waelde A, Meis T, Kneidinger N, Schild C, Zimmermann G, Behr J and Neurohr CIhle F, Weise S, Waelde A, Meis T, Kneidinger N, Schild C, Zimmermann G, Behr J and Neurohr C
Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an integrated outpatient training program on exercise capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). Methods: 17 patients of our pulmonary hypertension program (World Health Organisation clinical classification system “Dana Point 2008” group 1 n=14, group 4 n=3, age 61±13 years, 11 female [65%], body mass index [BMI] 26.7±5.9) on stable disease-targeted medication attended a supervised integrated outpatient training program including breathing exercises, education, strength and endurance training for 1.5 hours once a month for 10 consecutive months. Patients` exercise capacity was evaluated performing a 6 minute walk test (6MWT), and their quality of life was assessed by the standardized “Short Form 36 Health Survey” and the &ldquo.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000204