Determination of the Effects of Walking and Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Anxiety and Sleep Quality in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Although pulmonary rehabilitation plays an important role in increasing exercise tolerance and reducing hospitalizations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), adherence to treatment is often low. Therefore, home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs stand out as an effective intervention to alleviate the physiological and psychological burden of COPD patients and improve their quality of life. Nursing should develop a holistic approach to addressing the physical and psychological needs of patients to enhance the effectiveness of these programs. This study aims to evaluate the effects of an 8-week home-based PR program on cardiopulmonary parameters, respiratory function, anxiety levels, and sleep quality in COPD patients. As a randomized controlled trial, COPD patients will be divided into experimental and control groups. Pre- and post-tests will include the 6-minute walking test (6 MWT), dyspnea score, oxygen saturation, respiratory function tests (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC, FEF 25-75), anxiety (STAI-I and STAI-II), and sleep quality (PSQI). Post-tests will be collected after the eight-week intervention.

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