Effect of Chest Physiotherapy on Quality of Life, Exercise Capacity and Pulmonary Function in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Javier Martín Núñez Alejandro Heredia Ciuró Laura López-LópezAndrés Calvache-MateoSofía Hernández HernándezGeraldine Valenza-PeñaMarie Carmen Valenza

Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)

The systematic review showed significant results for the application of chest physiotherapy regarding pulmonary capacity, diffusion of gases and quality of life in IPF patients. The meta-analysis showed a significant improvement associated with applying chest physiotherapy in pulmonary function, exercise capacity and quality of life.

Keyphrases

idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
systematic review
meta analyses
end stage renal disease
high intensity
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
chronic kidney disease
pulmonary hypertension
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
randomized controlled trial
resistance training
rheumatoid arthritis