가정중심 호흡근 훈련이 지역사회 노인의 호흡기능에 미치는 효과

The Effects of Home-based Respiratory Muscle Training on Pulmonary Function for the Elderly in the Local Community

Purpose : This study aims to examine the effects of home-based respiratory muscle training on respiratory function among the aged in the local community. Methods : A total of 13 elderly subjects were enrolled in this study. All the subjects participated in a respiratory muscle training program conducted at a local health center for 60 minutes a day;1 day per week;for 4 weeks. Additionally;they completed home-based respiratory muscle training each day. This home-based respiratory muscle training consisted of stretching exercises;breathing exercises;and strength training. To determine changes before and after intervention;forced vital capacity (FVC);forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1);forced expiratory volume in one second/forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC);maximal inspiratory pressure;maximal expiratory pressure;and peak expiratory flow (PEF) were measured. Paired t-tests were used to analyze all the data. Results : The results showed that there was a significant increase in FEV1 and PEF. Furthermore;there were no significant differences in respiratory strength before and after 4 weeks of training. Conclusion : In conclusion;the home-based respiratory muscle training positively affected respiratory function among the aged in the local community.