Functional Assessment of Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Living at Home

Abstract

HospitalizationsThe risk of rehospitalization in the TG was 40% lower (P 5.03) than in the CG. The ratio of the risk of rehospitalization, after the Di.Pro.Di and before, was 0.30 (P 5.009). Length of StayThe duration of hospital stay was 10.4 days shorter in the TG (Po.001) than in the CG. The duration of hospital stay was in the TG was 11.9 days shorter after the Di.Pro.Di than before (Po.001). CONCLUSIONDi.Pro.Di significantly reduced number of rehospitalizations and hospital length of stay. A possible reason is that Di.Pro.Di allows patients to be fully stabilized before complete discharge. As in other DMPs, Di.Pro.Di improved the education of patients and families, improving adherence to therapy and lifestyle after discharge. These preliminary results suggest that Di.Pro.Di improves the effectiveness of care for elderly patients with CHF.

The effects a respiration rehabilitation program on IADL, satisfaction with leisure, and quality of sleep of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

“…These results are consistent with a study by Xiang et al 15 ) , who reported that patients with COPD who participated a respiration rehabilitation program (including medical and psychological interventions) improved their instrumental activities of daily living in areas such as telephone use, shopping, public facility use, and financial management. Our results are also consistent with those of a previous study by Merida et al 16 ) , who reported that 25 patients with COPD who participated in a respiration rehabilitation program involving daily living exercise for 4 weeks, to improve respiration functions, showed improvements in their scores for instrumental activities of daily living after the intervention.…”