Lifestyle integrated functional exercise for people with interstitial lung disease (iLiFE): A mixed-methods feasibility study

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a highly disabling group of chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) characterised by lung inflammation and/or fibrosis.1 This population commonly experiences severe symptoms, which affects, progressively, their physical activity (PA) and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs).2,3 Moreover, people with ILD spend most of their time at home4 and adhere poorly to interventions,5 which further intensifies their clinical decline.6

Source: Heart and Lung - March 4, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: C átia Paixão, Sara Almeida, Pedro G Ferreira, M Aurora Mendes, Dina Brooks, Alda Marques Source Type: research