Publications by authors named "Natharin Boontha"
Article Synopsis
- Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is key for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but evidence on telemedicine versions (tele-PR) is limited and needs exploration.
- This study evaluates the effects of various tele-PR methods on COPD patients’ exercise capacity, using data from multiple research databases and employing a network meta-analysis of seven studies involving 815 participants.
- Findings show no significant differences in improving exercise outcomes between tele-PR and face-to-face PR, but suggest tele-coaching by virtual agents, particularly with frequent sessions, may offer better results; more comprehensive and higher quality studies are needed for conclusive evidence.
Background: The coexistence of pain and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is acknowledged, yet the pain prevalence and associated factors of the common pain area in the COPD population are unknown.
Objective: This study aims to examine the prevalence of pain in individuals with and without COPD and to explore the connections between common pain areas and related factors.
Methods: Data was gathered through spirometry tests and surveys, including demographics, pain characteristics, Shoulder Pain and DisabilityIndex (SPADI), Neck Disability Index (NDI), COPD assessment test, and dyspnea score.
Background: Upper quadrant geometrical changes in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) appear to have negative influences on geometrical arrangements of the thorax and scapula.
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the impairment of scapular control in individuals with COPD as compared with healthy controls.
Methods: We systematically searched seven electronic databases from inception to June 2021 and updated the searches again in December 2021.