[Effects of gender on pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in patients with COPD]. / Impact du genre sur les effets de la réadaptation respiratoire chez les patients atteints de BPCO.
Rev Mal Respir
; 41(7): 463-471, 2024 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
COPD has become more prevalent among women, revealing a specific feminine phenotype. Women experience greater dyspnea and a more impaired quality of life. The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of gender on dyspnea during a pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP).METHODS:
Retrospective study including COPD patients having participated in PRPs. The following data were analyzed according to gender before and after a PRP dyspnea, quality of life, anxiety and depression, exercise capacity, muscle function (quadriceps and inspiratory muscles).RESULTS:
More than 500 patients (252 men and 252 women) were included. We did not find a significant effect of gender on the evolution of dyspnea, anxiety or depressive disorders, exercise capacity, inspiratory muscle strength, or overall quality of life score. That said, we found a possible effect on the sub-scores of the quality of life questionnaire, and regarding quadriceps strength. All criteria improved during the program in both groups.CONCLUSIONS:
During a PRP, gender does not impact the evolution of dyspnea. While women may nonetheless benefit to a greater extent in terms of quality of life sub-scores (impact, activities, symptoms) and quadriceps strength, these results still require confirmation.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica
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Disnea
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Mal Respir
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Francia
Pais de publicación:
Francia