Effects of pulmonary rehabilitation education for caregivers on pulmonary
function and pain in patients with lung cancer following lung resection |
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| Authors: | Jong-hwa Jeong Won-gyu Yoo |
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| Institution: | 1) Department of Physical Therapy, The Graduate School, Inje University, Republic of Korea;2) Department of Physical Therapy, College of Biomedical Science and Engineering, Inje University, Republic of Korea |
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| Abstract: | Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a pulmonary
rehabilitation education program for caregivers on patients who underwent lung resection
surgery. Subjects] Subjects who underwent lung resection by visual assisted thoracotomy
(VATs) were selected and divided into a control group of 19 and an experimental group of
22. Methods] The experimental group received a pulmonary rehabilitation education program
for caregivers, while the control group received typical care for 4 weeks. This study
assessed the subjects 2 weeks (baseline) and 6 weeks after surgery (4 weeks). The forced
vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV1) were measured to
evaluate pulmonary function. A visual analogue scale (VAS) was utilized to evaluate pain.
Results] Pulmonary function (FVC and FEV1) increased more in the experimental group
compared with the control group. Furthermore, VAS scores were lower in the experimental
group compared with the control group. Conclusion] A pulmonary rehabilitation education
program for caregivers had a positive effect on pulmonary function in patients with lung
cancer after lung resection.Key words: Caregiver, Lung resection, Pulmonary rehabilitation |
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