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Impacts of Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Functions, Maximal Exercise Capacity, Functional Performance, and Quality of Life in School-Aged Children with Postoperative Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Joint Authors
Moawd, Samah A.
Azab, Alshimaa R.
Abdelbasset, Walid Kamal
Ibrahim, Zizi M.
Verma, Anju
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-09-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect affecting the respiratory functions, functional performance, and quality of life (QOL) in school-aged children.
Rarely have studies been conducted to evaluate the impacts of respiratory muscle training on school-aged children with postoperative CDH.
The current study was designed to evaluate the impacts of respiratory muscle training on respiratory function, maximal exercise capacity, functional performance, and QOL in these children.
Methods.
This study is a randomized control study.
40 children with CDH (age: 9-11 years) were assigned randomly into two groups.
The first group conducted an incentive spirometer exercise combined with inspiratory muscle training (study group, n=20), whereas the second group conducted only incentive spirometer exercise (control group, n=20), thrice weekly for twelve consecutive weeks.
Respiratory functions, maximal exercise capacity, functional performance, and pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL) were assessed before and after the treatment program.
Results.
Regarding the posttreatment analysis, the study group showed significant improvements in all outcome measures (FVC%, p<0.001; FEV1%, p=0.002; VO2max, p=0.008; VE/VCO2 slope, p=0.002; 6-MWT, p<0.001; and PedsQL, p<0.001), whereas the control group did not show significant changes (p>0.05).
Conclusion.
Respiratory muscle training may improve respiratory functions, maximal exercise capacities, functional performance, and QOL in children with postoperative CDH.
Clinical commendations have to be considered to include respiratory muscle training in pulmonary rehabilitation programs in children with a history of CDH.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Moawd, Samah A.& Azab, Alshimaa R.& Ibrahim, Zizi M.& Verma, Anju& Abdelbasset, Walid Kamal. 2020. Impacts of Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Functions, Maximal Exercise Capacity, Functional Performance, and Quality of Life in School-Aged Children with Postoperative Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Disease Markers،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154080
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Moawd, Samah A.…[et al.]. Impacts of Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Functions, Maximal Exercise Capacity, Functional Performance, and Quality of Life in School-Aged Children with Postoperative Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Disease Markers No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154080
American Medical Association (AMA)
Moawd, Samah A.& Azab, Alshimaa R.& Ibrahim, Zizi M.& Verma, Anju& Abdelbasset, Walid Kamal. Impacts of Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Functions, Maximal Exercise Capacity, Functional Performance, and Quality of Life in School-Aged Children with Postoperative Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Disease Markers. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154080
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1154080