Influence of Respiratory Rehabilitation on the Quality of Life of Patients with COPD

Authors

  • Lorena Nunes Simões Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Thalia de Cassia Marques Picanço Xavier Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Taissa Silva de Araújo Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Iasmine De Sousa Oliveira Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Thâmela Fernandes Lima Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Elizeu Dos Santos Soares Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Erika Gomes Alves Universidade Paulista - UNIP
  • Emely Kércia Santiago De Souza Brandão Universidade Paulista - UNIP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n1p2849-2858

Keywords:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Quality of Life, Six-Minute Walk Test, Functional Capacity

Abstract

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a condition that imposes persistent air restriction, directly compromising the quality of life and functional capacity of patients. The primary objective of this literature review was to analyze the evidence on the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with COPD. The methodological focus was on the evaluation of clinical outcomes, such as the distance covered in the 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT), and the perception of quality of life, using recognized evaluation instruments. Articles published between 2020 and 2025 were searched in the PubMed, MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS, and PEDro databases. The selection process resulted in the inclusion of eight studies for the qualitative synthesis. The findings demonstrate that the intervention resulted in consistent functional gains in the 6MWT, with notable increases that ranged from 38 to 55 meters. These values exceed the Threshold Additionally, a robust improvement in multiple quality of life metrics was confirmed, as indicated by improved scores on scales such as SGRQ, SF-36, CAT, and EQ-5D. It is concluded that pulmonary rehabilitation, regardless of the format in which it is implemented, provides It has considerable benefits and should be considered a key intervention in the COPD treatment plan. 

 

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Published

2026-03-17

How to Cite

NUNES SIMÕES, Lorena; MARQUES PICANÇO XAVIER , Thalia de Cassia; SILVA DE ARAÚJO , Taissa; DE SOUSA OLIVEIRA , Iasmine; FERNANDES LIMA , Thâmela; DOS SANTOS SOARES, Elizeu; GOMES ALVES , Erika; SANTIAGO DE SOUZA BRANDÃO , Emely Kércia. Influence of Respiratory Rehabilitation on the Quality of Life of Patients with COPD. Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica, Macapá, Brasil, v. 5, n. 1, p. 2849–2858, 2026. DOI: 10.36557/2674-9432.2026v5n1p2849-2858. Disponível em: https://periodicosbrasil.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/629. Acesso em: 12 may. 2026.

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Periódicos Brasil. Pesquisa Científica - QUALIS A3

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Ciências da Saúde

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