Motivation
“In summary, exercise training as part
of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation programme, can make
a profound difference in the lives of patients with COPD.
Indeed, exercise training reduces daily symptoms of dyspnoea and
fatigue, improves physical fitness, reduces symptoms of
anxiety/depression and improves quality of life in patients with
COPD.”
[1]
“Low motivation is a frequently reported
factor for the reduced physical activity (PA) levels observed in
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
[2]
From my personal experience, I would say,
“getting patients with COPD the oxygen they need will make it
easier for them to stay physically active, healthier and out of
the hospital.”
[1] Spruit MA, Burtin C, De Boever P, Langer D, Vogiatzis I, Wouters EF, Franssen FM. COPD and exercise: does it make a difference? Breathe (Sheff). 2016 Jun;12(2):e38-49. doi: 10.1183/20734735.003916. PMID: 27408645; PMCID: PMC4933612. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/
[2] Pimenta S,
Silva CG, Flora S, Hipólito N, Burtin C, Oliveira A,
Morais N, Brites-Pereira M, Carreira BP, Januário F,
Andrade L, Martins V, Rodrigues F, Brooks D, Marques A,
Cruz J. What Motivates Patients with COPD to Be
Physically Active? A Cross-Sectional Study. J Clin Med.
2021 Nov 29;10(23):5631. doi: 10.3390/jcm10235631. PMID:
34884333; PMCID: PMC8658241.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34884333/