%0 English Abstract
%T [Effects of gender on pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in patients with COPD].
%A Ruelland C
%A Beaumont M
%J Rev Mal Respir
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%D 2024 Jun 29
%M 38945799
%F 0.714
%R 10.1016/j.rmr.2024.06.007
%X <B>BACKGROUND: </B>COPD has become more prevalent among women, revealing a specific feminine phenotype. Women experience greater dyspnea and a more impaired quality of life. The main objective of this study was to assess the effect of gender on dyspnea during a pulmonary rehabilitation program (PRP).<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Retrospective study including COPD patients having participated in PRPs. The following data were analyzed according to gender before and after a PRP: dyspnea, quality of life, anxiety and depression, exercise capacity, muscle function (quadriceps and inspiratory muscles).<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>More than 500 patients (252 men and 252 women) were included. We did not find a significant effect of gender on the evolution of dyspnea, anxiety or depressive disorders, exercise capacity, inspiratory muscle strength, or overall quality of life score. That said, we found a possible effect on the sub-scores of the quality of life questionnaire, and regarding quadriceps strength. All criteria improved during the program in both groups.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>During a PRP, gender does not impact the evolution of dyspnea. While women may nonetheless benefit to a greater extent in terms of quality of life sub-scores (impact, activities, symptoms) and quadriceps strength, these results still require confirmation.