Author/Editor		Štern, Saša
Title		Fizioterapevtski pristop k bolniku s kronično obstruktivno pljučno boleznijo na trajnem zdravljenju s kisikom na domu
Translated title		Physiotherapeutic approach to a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on long term oxygen treatment
Type		monografija
Place		Ljubljana
Publisher		Visoka šola za zdravstvo
Publication year		2002
Volume		str. 35
Language		slo
Abstract		Background: Physiotherapeutic approach to a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on long-term oxygen treatment (LTOT) is described. In the first part a theoretical explanation of disease and rehabilitation is presented. The second part is a study on compliance of patients with COPD in a rehabilitation process. Aim: COPD patients benefit from physical training. However, LTOT patients have very advanced disease, are mostly elderly and limited in mobility. Moreover, many are not motivated neither for their health nor for rehabilitation. Methods: Patients performed home based training consisted from breathing exercises and walking. At the beginning of the study and each month thereafter 6 minute walking test and dispnea assessment by count test and visual analogue scale were performed. Results: In the area of Kranj only 10 out of 64 LTOT patients were suitable for rehabilitation. On average, patients' compliance with rehabilitation program was sufficient. However, we didn't find expected benefit of rehabilitation on dispnea and physical endurance. Conclusions: Only limited part of LTOT patients (15%) is suitable for pulmonary rehabilitation program. However, compliance of suitable patients is sufficient.
Descriptors		LUNG DISEASES, OBSTRUCTIVE OXYGEN INHALATION THERAPY PHYSICAL THERAPY BREATHING EXERCISES GAIT HOME CARE SERVICES EXERCISE THERAPY