Publications by authors named "Yasuhiko Tsujimura"
Effects of Pedometer-Based Step-Feedback on Physical Activity of Severe COPD Patients.
Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine if adding step-feedback (step-FB) from pedometers to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs could enhance physical activity in low-activity patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- - A total of 31 patients (14 in the step-FB group and 17 in the control group) completed the PR program, showing significant improvements in dyspnea and exercise tolerance during the first rehabilitation session, while those with step-FB showed added benefits in daily steps and energy expenditure during the second session.
- - The findings suggest that integrating pedometer-based step-FB into PR programs effectively boosts physical activity levels in severe COPD patients by providing clear activity goals, supporting ongoing improvement in their overall physical
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates whether using short-acting β2 agonists (SABAs) can enhance physical activity (PA) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), alongside the potential benefits of additional pulmonary rehabilitation (PR).
- - Twelve COPD patients experiencing breathlessness during daily activities were monitored over a period that included a 2-week pre-intervention phase, 12 weeks of SABA use, and 8 weeks of PR. PA was measured daily with an accelerometer.
- - Results showed that SABA use significantly improved breathlessness and increased PA, while PR further enhanced both PA and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in these patients.
[Purpose] Physical activity influences the prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is influenced by exercise tolerance, and environmental, psychological, and many other factors, but the influence of these factors on physical activity levels in each stage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is unknown. This study aimed to clarify this matter. [Participants and Methods] Seventy-one male patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (aged 72.
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