Article

The objective of this study was to review clinical trials of the
effectiveness of physiotherapy compared with standard care, focused mainly on the
functional status of patients hospitalized for acute exacerbation of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Methods: Search strategies were developed
for each of the databases (PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science). The study
eligibility criteria were as follows: (1) The objective was to assess the effect
and efficacy of physiotherapy compared with standard care (which included only
medical and pharmacological treatment); (2) adults subjects had AECOPD; (3) one
of the outcome measures was functional status, defined as an individual's ability
to perform the normal daily activities required to meet basic needs, fulfill
usual roles, and maintain health and well-being; (4) it was a clinical trial; (5)
it was written in English; (6) it was published between January 2009 and February
2016; and (7) the full-text article was available. Results: The review revealed
that for patients hospitalized for AECOPD, exercise, neuromuscular electrical
stimulation, breathing exercises, and chest therapy significantly improved their
functional status compared with standard care.
Conclusions: A variety of
physiotherapy modalities have been shown to improve functional status compared
with standard care among patients hospitalized for AECOPD; other outcome measures
also showed improvements.

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