| Methods |
RCT
Method of randomisation: stratified (don't know how) and randomly assigned
Participant blinding: no
Assessor blinding: no
Loss to follow‐up: 6
Intention‐to‐treat analysis: no
Post‐program follow up: no |
| Participants |
Location: Canada
N = 34
Sample: people with chronic airflow obstruction
Age: mean 73 years (SD 4.8) in PRT group
Inclusion criteria: aged 58‐80, attending a respiratory outpatient clinic, in a clinically stable state, no recent infective exacerbation, drug management was considered to be optimal, FE to VC ratio of less than 0.7, body weight within 30% of ideal weight, absence of disorders likely to affect exercise, capacity to take part in the training program,
Exclusion criteria: not reported |
| Interventions |
PRT versus control
1. PRT
Type of Ex: 1UL, 2LL
Equipment: weight‐lifting machines
Intensity: 50‐85% of 1RM
Frequency: Ex3
Reps/Sets: 10/3
Program Duration: 8 weeks
Setting: gym
Supervision: not reported
Adherence: 90%
2. Control Group: only attended testing sessions |
| Outcomes |
Strength (1RM)
Spirometry
Aerobic capacity (VO2 max)
6‐minute walk test
Likert scale rating of discomfort during four daily activities (1= extreme disability, 7=none) assessed for fatigue, dyspnoea, emotion and mastery
Comments on adverse events: no |
| Notes |
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| Risk of bias |
| Bias |
Authors' judgement |
Support for judgement |
| Allocation concealment? |
Unclear risk |
B ‐ Unclear |
