COPD emphysema
Conditions
Interventions
A structured lifestyle program, based on the COACH method, will be used. This
method was developed by the Institute of Human Movement Sciences of the
University of Groningen (RUG). Using COACH, pati
Sponsors
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age 40-80 years, COPD GOLD stage I-IV, written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Comorbidity, like cardiovasculair problems, serious limitations in neuromuscular performance and exacerbations in the previous two months, which can effect the outcome of the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily physical activity (steps/ day) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Personal characteristics, Body Mass Index, Fat Free Mass, lung function (FEV1), physical fitness (arm strength, leg strength, respiratory muscle strength, 6MWT), COPD related costs, ADL activities, type of activity, attitude towards physical activity, health status, physical fitness, psychological factors (self-efficacy, depression), quality of life, fatigue. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed