Effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Kazuki Okura Tadayoshi NonoyamaManaka ShibuyaShuhei YamamotoShohei KawachiKenichi NishieKatsutoshi Nakayama

Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2024)

NMES is safe for patients with acute exacerbation of COPD and may maintain and improve limb muscle strength; however, the quality of evidence was very low.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
spinal cord injury
quality improvement
intensive care unit
cystic fibrosis
acute respiratory distress syndrome
air pollution
mechanical ventilation