Exercise capacity, muscle strength, dyspnea, physical activity, and quality of life in preoperative patients with lung cancer

CONCLUSION: Severe reductions in exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and physical activity level, poorer QOL and evident dyspnea exist in preoperative patients with lung cancer. Therefore, patients should be included in early protective rehabilitation program including aerobic exercise, respiratory muscle training and physical activity counseling before lung surgery.PMID:34284536 | DOI:10.3906/sag-2102-55
Source: Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research