A randomized controlled study is when individuals are randomly selected and assigned to a control group and experimental group. The difference between both groups is the outcome variable that is being studied.
Pulmonary rehabilitation helps enhance daily activity levels in COPD patients. The randomized controlled study was conducted at the University Hospital Gasthuisberg’s rehab program to investigate effects of physical activity counseling in patients with COPD. The intervention group was provided with additional physical activity counseling, which the control group was not given. The exercise training included cycling, walking on treadmill, climbing stairs, and resistance training for upper and lower limbs. The outcomes measured were
Pulmonary rehabilitation helps enhance daily activity levels in COPD patients. The randomized controlled study was conducted at the University Hospital Gasthuisberg’s rehab program to investigate effects of physical activity counseling in patients with COPD. The intervention group was provided with additional physical activity counseling, which the control group was not given. The exercise training included cycling, walking on treadmill, climbing stairs, and resistance training for upper and lower limbs. The outcomes measured were