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Revista Portuguesa de Enfermagem de Reabilitação
Print version ISSN 2184-965XOn-line version ISSN 2184-3023
Abstract
GASPAR, Luis and MARTINS, Paula. PULMONARY REHABILITATION IN PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIECTASIAS NON-CYSTIC FIBROSIS: QUALITY OF LIFE, ANXIETY AND RESPIRATORY FUNCTION. RPER [online]. 2018, vol.1, n.1, pp.38-44. ISSN 2184-965X. https://doi.org/10.33194/rper.2018.v1.n1.06.4392.
Bronchiectasis (BQ) are abnormal and irreversible dilations of the bronchi that increased production of secretions and respiratory infections and can interfere in the Quality of life (QOL).
The essay aimed to evaluate the effect of a pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP) on QOL, Anxiety and Respiratory Function (RF) in people with BQ.
Prospective, quantitative and exploratory study including people with bronchiectasis admitted for pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). Data collection regarding QOL, Anxiety and RF performed before and after PRP.
It included 30 people (39.1% men); mean age of 53.3 years. Statistically significant improvements were found in the QOL, (p = 0.003, p = 0.005, p = 0.005) and anxiety (p = 0.001). No significant results were found in RF.
The results of this study allow us to conclude that RR improves QOL, reduces anxiety and does not alter PF in people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
Keywords : rehabilitation nursing; respiratory rehabilitation; quality of life; anxiety; respiratory function; bronchiectasis.