The Effect of Music Therapy in Pulmonary Rehabilitation of COPD Patients Aged 40-75
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) patients could benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation(PR) in better managing of the disease and its symptoms and in avoiding future relapses and hospitalizations. However, due to a large number of drop outs from PR, lack of professionals, and the COVID-19 epidemic, the PR has been underutilized, leading to a need for investigation of updated forms. Music therapy, such as rhythm-guided endurance training, singing training, listening to melody, may be one such potential relevant and motivating rehabilitation activity. The study aims to investigate the effects of home-based PR program with a rhythm-guided endurance walking exercise and singing training on both physiological and psychological aspects. Effects will be investigated in a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 12-week intervention period.
⁃ Participants with a clinical diagnosis of COPD and meeting the following criteria are eligible:
• Diagnosis of GOLD II-IV and without acute exacerbation within the last 4 weeks.
• Motivated for participating in the project (and acceptance of randomization)
• Sufficient mobility to attend PR