Outcome Measures Used in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review

摘要: Background Conflicting results about the effects of community-based pulmonary rehabilitation in acute exacerbations chronic obstructive disease (AECOPD) exist, possibly because variety outcome measures used and lack appropriate measurement properties hinder development guidelines. Purpose The purpose this study was to identify review patient-reported (PROMs) clinical AECOPD that are can be easily applied a community setting. Data sources PubMed, Web Science, Scopus, CINAHL were searched up July 1, 2016. Study selection Phase 1 identified for AECOPD. 2 reviewed measures. extraction One reviewer extracted data reviewers independently assessed methodological quality studies by using Consensus-Based Standards Selection Health Status Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) recommendations. synthesis Twenty-three PROMs 18 found. most St George Respiratory Questionnaire (n = 15/37 studies) 6-minute walk test 21/37 studies). Thirty-two described 22 7 mostly poor, indeterminate. measure exhibiting more robust COPD Assessment Test. Limitations A Number not found with validated search strategy included posteriori; fact 3 presented combined results- patients who stable exacerbation-affected conclusions drawn. Conclusions Large have been used; however, on their needed enhance understanding