Aerobic Exercise Versus Spirometry Training on Quality of Life Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation Effectiveness

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Shailendra Kumar, Subuhee Kamal

Abstract

 Background:. Aerobic exercise and spirometry training may both contribute to rehabilitation outcomes. Cardiac rehabilitation improves physical capacity and quality of life in patients with cardiovascular disease

Aim:  Compare the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and spirometry training on quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation.

Methodology: Participants were divided into Group A (n=50), receiving aerobic exercise, and Group B (n=50), receiving spirometry training. Quality of life was assessed before and after the intervention using a standardized scale. A comparative two-group interventional study was conducted over six months among 100 patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation.

Results: Both groups showed significant improvement in quality of life. Group A improved from 54.8 ± 8.6 to 72.6 ± 7.9, while Group B improved from 55.2 ± 8.4 to 66.8 ± 8.1. Significant within-group improvement was observed in both groups (p < 0.001), with greater improvement in Group A (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Both aerobic exercise and spirometry training improved quality of life in cardiac rehabilitation patients, with aerobic exercise demonstrating greater improvement.

Keywords

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Aerobic Exercise, Spirometry Training, Quality of Life, Cardiovascular Disease.

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