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COPD patients who participate in confidence-boosting programs are more likely to exercise long term
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 17:31

COPD patients who participate in confidence-boosting programs are more likely to exercise long termPhysical activity is an important way for seniors to stay healthy, especially if they have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Nursing have found that patients who have this condition are more likely to exercise on a daily basis when they participate in a confidence-building program.

Individuals who have COPD often have breathing problems, which may restrict them to a sedentary lifestyle. However, pulmonary rehabilitation classes exist to help these patients improve their overall fitness through moderate physical activity. Researchers suggested that combining these sessions with confidence-boosting programs can improve outcomes for those with the illness.

"Self-confidence-building programs have been widely used to promote adherence to exercise programs in the healthy population and have had positive results in the short term, but long-term change in behavior is still challenging," said lead author Janet Larson.

She and her colleagues recruited 49 patients with COPD and divided them into groups. Those who exercised in combination with a confidence-building program were more likely to continue engaging in physical activity a year later.
 

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