Table 2. Changes in functional parameters as the effectiveness of preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation (PRE group).
| Parameter | PRE (preoperative pulmonary rehabilitation), n=68 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Before rehab. | After rehab. | Change, significance | |
| FEV1 | 1.75±0.58 L (63.7±16.0%pred) | 1.90±0.58 L (67.4±16.3%pred) | +5.89% (P=0.0025) |
| FVC | 2.92±0.90 L (85.8±17.6%pred) | 3.12±0.89 L (90.6±16.8%pred) | +5.66% (P=0.0109) |
| 6MWD (m) | 403±87 | 452±86 | +12.07% (P<0.0001) |
| mMRC | 1.0±0.7 | 0.7±0.6 | −31.71% (P=0.0004) |
| Grip strength (kg) | 19.9±14.4 | 21.8±15.5 | +10.02% (P=0.0002) |
| CAT | 8.4±5.3 | 5.4±4.7 | −35.47% (P<0.0001) |
6MWD, 6 minutes walking distance; mMRC, Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnoea Scale; CAT, COPD Assessment Test; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.