Table 1.
Characteristics of the patients who finished the PR course and the subgroup of patients who showed active exercise habits at 1 year after rehabilitation
| Characteristics | PR patients finishing the course, N=75 | Patients with active exercise habits 1 year after PR, N=40 |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD) | 67 (7.9) | 67 (9.0) |
| Male | 45 (60%) | 23 (58%) |
| Mean BMI (SD) | 25 (6.2) | 24 (0.5) |
| Mean FEV1% from expected (SD) | 36 (14.3)a | 39 (34.7)a |
| Mean FVC% from expected (SD) | 70 (20.1)a | 68 (19.7)a |
| Mean diffusion capacity % from expected (SD) | 42 (15.3)b | 42 (15.3)b |
| Using LTOT | 14 (19%) | 4 (10%) |
| Using NIV or LTOT + NIV | 8 (9%) | 4 (10%) |
| Current smoker | ||
| Yesc | 11 (14%) | 2 (5%) |
| No | 64 (86%) | 38 (95%) |
| Death during the follow-up year | 7 (10%) | |
| At least one hospital admission during the year before PR | 43 (57%) | 35 (86%) |
| At least one emergency visit during the year before PR | 43 (57%) | 27 (68%) |
Notes:
a
Not available for 1 patient;
b
Not available for 31 patients;
c
p=0.01 in comparison with the proportion of smokers in the whole study group and in patients remaining active after 1 year.
Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity; LTOT, long-term oxygen therapy; NIV, noninvasive ventilation; PR, pulmonary rehabilitation.