Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Conditions
Keywords
COPD, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ADL-Training, COPD Rehabilitation
Brief summary
ADL training of copd patients results in better execution of activities of daily living.
Interventions
The control group gets the standard rehabilitation programme which includes one hour ADL- training. The experimental group also gets the standard rehabilitation program, but instead of one hour they get an additional five hours ADL- training.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* COPD * Referred for rehabilitation * Age \> 18 years * Symptoms affecting ADL function * 6 minute walk distance (6MWD) \< 400 meters
Exclusion criteria
* Patients who smokes or has smoked during the last three months. * LTOT * Patients who has another disability * Patients who can't read or speak Norwegian
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Canadian Occupational Performance Measure(COPM) - Self-perception of occupational performance and satisfaction. | Baseline, 4 weeks; 3 months |
Countries
Norway