A quick relaxation exercise for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: explorative randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) suffer from dyspnoea, which may be increased by anxiety. Previous studies suggest that relaxation techniques may have positive effects in pulmonary rehabilitation. The main aim of this study is to explore the clinical impact of a quick, one-session, relaxation training for people with COPD.

Methods

In this perspective, 38 participants with COPD were recruited and randomly assigned to listen to a relaxing audio or to watch a neutral stimulus, during their routine exams. Participants were assessed for psychological and physiological variables, analysed through non-parametric tests.

Results

Those who joined the relaxation training showed more positive outcomes about respiratory and cardiac assessments, a

SUBMITTER: Volpato E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5932751 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature