Baseline demographic data, exercise assessments, and health status
| Four week group(n = 50) | Seven week group(n = 50) | |
|---|---|---|
| Values are mean (SD) or mean (range). | ||
| FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 second; FVC, forced vital capacity; ISWT, Incremental Shuttle Walking Test; ESWT, Endurance Shuttle Walking Test; CRQ-SR, Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire-Self Reported; BPQ, Breathing Problems Questionnaire. | ||
| M:F | 29:21 | 27:23 |
| Age (years) | 68. 2 (7.7) | 71..96 (8.3) |
| Current smokers (n) | 3 | 5 |
| FEV1 (litres) | 1.16 (0.52) | 1.11 (0.47) |
| FVC (litres) | 2.45 (0.97) | 2.17 (0.57) |
| FEV1/FVC | 0.50 (0.17) | 0.51 (0.14) |
| MRC score | 3.6 (2–5) | 3.8 (2–5) |
| ISWT (metres) | 196.0 (117.1) | 166.3 (96.5) |
| End Borg breathlessness score | 4.6 (2–9) | 4.5 (1–9) |
| End perceived exertion score | 14.4 (11–17) | 13.8 (9–17) |
| ESWT (seconds) | 183.8 (108.6) | 165.5 (104.1) |
| CRQ-SR dyspnoea | 2.6 (1.5) | 2.8 (1.1) |
| CRQ-SR fatigue | 3.5 (1.1) | 3.5 (1.2) |
| CRQ-SR emotion | 4.4 (1.1) | 4.2 (1.2) |
| CRQ-SR mastery | 4.4 (1.3) | 4.3 (1.4) |
| BPQ | 13.3 (4.9) | 13.9 (4.6) |