Physical inactivity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …

Objective To identify, characterise and explain common and specific features of the
experience of treatment burden in relation to patients living with lung cancer or chronic …

Many people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have low general
health literacy; however, there is little information available on these patients' eHealth …

Background Reduced physical activity (PA) was the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality
in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This scoping review aimed …

Rationale: Bronchodilation and exercise training (ExT) improve exercise tolerance in
patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, behavior …

Background Exercise has the potential to modulate a number of complications associated
with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, typically, CKD patients lead very sedentary …

Background Given that physical activity (PA) has a positive impact on COPD symptoms and
prognosis, this study examined the factors that both encourage and limit participation in PA …

Osteoporosis is a highly prevalent condition affecting a growing number of patients affected
by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with crucial implications for risk of fragility …

Introduction Low-and middle-income countries bear a disproportionately high burden of
global morbidity and mortality caused by chronic respiratory diseases. Pulmonary …

Background Resident loved ones of patients with COPD can play an important role in
helping these patients engage in physical activity. We aimed to compare activity levels and …