Has Pulmonary Rehabilitation a Positive Impact on Sleep Quality in Patients Suffering From COPD ?

Has Pulmonary Rehabilitation a Positive Impact on Sleep Quality in Patients Suffering From Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

The purpose of our study is to assess the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on objective sleep quality in COPD patients.

COPD patients suffer from bad sleep quality. About 27 -50% are suffering from insomnia, and respiratory related symptoms are also inducing sleep disturbances. Recently, a correlation between altered sleep quality and low activity levels have been shown in this population. In primary insomnia, it is well established that physical activity has a positive impact on sleep quality.

The purpose of our study is to assess the impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on objective sleep quality in COPD patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• COPD patients
• able to walk and cycle

Exclusion Criteria:

• Shift work
• orthopedic diseases of limbs