Volume 19 Issue 2 June 2010Original Research
The feasibility of recruiting patients with early COPD to a
pilot trial assessing the effects of a physical activity
intervention
Pages 124-130
James Faulknera, Emily Walshawb, John Campbellc, Rupert Jonesd, Rod Taylorb, David Pricee, *Adrian H Taylorf
a
School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, UK
b
Primary Care Research Group, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, UK
c
Professor of Primary Care, Primary Care Research Group, Peninsula Medical School, Exeter, UK
d
Respiratory Research Unit, Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth, UK
e
Professor of Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, Centre of Academic Primary Care, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
f
Professor of Exercise and Health Psychology, School of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Exeter, UK
Received 1 July 2009 • Accepted 8 December 2009 • Online 2 February 2010
Abstract
AIM: To determine the feasibility of recruiting patients with early chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to the Health Enhancing
Activity in Lung THerapy (HEALTH) exercise and education programme.
METHODS: Patients with early COPD were identified from general practices. Those meeting the study inclusion criteria were administered
tiotropium throughout the study period. Participants were randomised to either an eight-week health enhancing and physical activity
(HEPA) programme, or to a control group (usual care). Behavioural, physiological and psychosocial outcome measures were reported preand
post-intervention.
RESULTS: Out of 27 practices approached, 16 (59.3%) agreed to participate. Of 215 potentially eligible patients contacted, 60 (27.9%)
replied. Twenty (33.3%) were randomised to either HEPA intervention (n=10) or usual care (n=10). Fourteen patients attended a postintervention
assessment.
CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable information on the feasibility of conducting such a trial involving a physical activity intervention.
Keywords
Exercise, quality of life, physical self-perceptions, COPD, activity, outcomes, pilot study
* Corresponding author. Adrian H Taylor Tel: +44 (0)1392 264747 Email: A.H.Taylor@exeter.ac.uk | |
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