Table 2.
Changes in the quality of life index according to the SGRQ questionnaire in COPD patients
| Group | Baseline (mean±SD) | 4 week (mean±SD) | 8 week (mean±SD) | Difference | P-value** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control (n=15) | 21.87 ± 4.49 | 19.96 ± 5.08 | 17.68 ± 4.34 | 4.19±3.28 | 0.0001 |
| IMT (n=16) | 17.9 ± 4.98 | 15.84 ± 3.72 | 13.1 ± 5.2 | 4.79±5.55 | 0.002 |
| Aerobic Exercise (n=14) | 19.01 ± 4.81 | 16.25 ± 4.5 | 13.93 ± 4.7 | 5.07±5.48 | 0.0001 |
| IMT+ Aerobic Exercise (n=15) | 15.53 ± 5.64 | 12.12 ± 5.51 | 10 ± 6.07 | 5.5±3.54 | 0.0001 |
COPD= Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; SGRQ= St.George Respiratory Questionnaires; SD = standard deviation.