Pulmonary Daoyin as a traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation programme for patients with IPF: A randomized controlled trial.

Miao ZhouHailong ZhangFenglei LiZhefeng YuChengbo YuanBrian OliverJian-Sheng Li

Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)

Two months after the intervention, a clinically meaningful difference in 6MWD was observed favouring the PD programme. The PD programme is safe and effective as a rehabilitation intervention designed to increase exercise tolerance and is an appropriate substitute for PR.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
study protocol
pulmonary hypertension
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
high intensity
physical activity
clinical trial