Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Individuals With Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective To examine the effect of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) (exercise and education) or exercise training (ET) on exercise capacity, health-related quality of life (HRQOL), symptoms, frequency of exacerbations, and mortality compared with no treatment in adults with bronchiectasis. Data Sources Computer-based databases were searched from their inception to February 2016. Study Selection Randomized controlled trials of PR or ET versus no treatment in adults with bronchiectasis were included. Data Extraction Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed methodologic quality using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool. Data Synthesis Four trials with 164 participants were included, with..