Table 1. Clinical Outcomes for Patients Who Completed PR Program (n = 111).
| Pre-PR | Post-PR | Mean Change ± SD | 95% CI | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyspnea level, mMRC | 3 | 1.8 | −1.2 ± 1.1 | −1.39 to −1.01 | <.001 |
| 6-min walk test, ft | 760 | 1019 | 259 ± 238.2 | 214 to 304.44 | <.001 |
| NIF, cm H2Oa | 78.2 | 88.7 | 10.5 ± 19.5 | 5.89 to 15.15 | <.001 |
| Knowledge test scorea | 15.8 | 17.7 | 1.9 ± 2.4 | 1.33 to 2.49 | <.001 |
| SGRQ | 54.6 | 48.4 | −6.2 ± 14.4 | −8.88 to −3.46 | <.001 |
| BODE index | 3.4 | 2.3 | −1.1 ± 1.1 | −1.29 to −0.86 | <.001 |
Abbreviations: BODE, body mass index, airflow obstruction, dyspnea and exercise capacity; mMRC, modified Medical Research Council; NIF, negative inspiratory force test; PR, pulmonary rehabilitation; SGRQ, St George Respiratory Questionnaire; SD, standard deviation.
aNIF and knowledge test data were from sites 1 and 2 only because measurement technique was not valid at site 3 for these measures.