Patients received an informational brochure in a consultation with a health professional. The brochure explained the importance of physical activity to improve the health condition of these patients. Patients had the opportunity to ask any questions to the healthcare professional.

Changes in quality of life were measured using the Euroqol 5dimensions which comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort and anxiety/depression. Each dimension has 5 levels: no problems, slight problems, moderate problems, severe problems and extreme problems. It also includes a visual analogue scale to report the health status from 0 to 100.

The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed to measure health-related physical activity (PA) in populations. The activities are classified as vigorous, moderate and walking, and total METs are calculated. NO minimum or maximum valors are stablished. Higher scores indicates higher physical activity levels. Better.

The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was developed to measure health-related physical activity (PA) in populations. The activities are classified as vigorous, moderate and walking, and total METs are calculated. NO minimum or maximum valors are stablished. Higher scores indicates higher physical activity levels. Better.

The perceived dyspnoea is measure with the Borg Scale. This scale in range from 0-10, where higher score indicate higher levels of dyspnoea. Worse.

The DASS-21 scale asks respondents to answer 21 questions focused on experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in the past week.

Participants were provided four response options: 0=never, 1=sometimes, 2=a lot of the time, 3=most or all of the time. Higher response values, and higher scores, indicate higher levels of experiencing the condition measured.

The DASS-21 scale asks respondents to answer 21 questions focused on experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in the past week.

Participants were provided four response options: 0=never, 1=sometimes, 2=a lot of the time, 3=most or all of the time. Higher response values, and higher scores, indicate higher levels of experiencing the condition measured.

The DASS-21 scale asks respondents to answer 21 questions focused on experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in the past week.

Participants were provided four response options: 0=never, 1=sometimes, 2=a lot of the time, 3=most or all of the time. Higher response values, and higher scores, indicate higher levels of experiencing the condition measured.

The performance status is measure with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. In a semi structured interview, the patient is encouraged to discuss areas of activity that may present problems that they may need to, want to, or are expected to carry out on a regular basis. These problem areas are then rated in terms of importance to the patient´s life using the rating scale from 1 - 10, where 1 = not at all important, and 10 = extremely important to the client. The five most important problems are then the focus of intervention and the outcome measurement. The patient, using a similar scale, is then asked to rate his/her perception of performance and satisfaction with this performance in the selected problem areas. The two scores are separately summed and divided by the number of problem areas, giving the mean foreach.

The performance status is measure with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. In a semi structured interview, the patient is encouraged to discuss areas of activity that may present problems that they may need to, want to, or are expected to carry out on a regular basis. These problem areas are then rated in terms of importance to the patient´s life using the rating scale from 1 - 10, where 1 = not at all important, and 10 = extremely important to the client. The five most important problems are then the focus of intervention and the outcome measurement. The patient, using a similar scale, is then asked to rate his/her perception of performance and satisfaction with this performance in the selected problem areas. The two scores are separately summed and divided by the number of problem areas, giving the mean foreach.

The performance status is measure with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. In a semi structured interview, the patient is encouraged to discuss areas of activity that may present problems that they may need to, want to, or are expected to carry out on a regular basis. These problem areas are then rated in terms of importance to the patient´s life using the rating scale from 1 - 10, where 1 = not at all important, and 10 = extremely important to the client. The five most important problems are then the focus of intervention and the outcome measurement. The patient, using a similar scale, is then asked to rate his/her perception of performance and satisfaction with this performance in the selected problem areas. The two scores are separately summed and divided by the number of problem areas, giving the mean foreach.

The Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) is a concise 10-item self-report assessment tool used in the realm of respiratory health. It gauges an individual's perceptions and beliefs regarding breathlessness or dyspnea. Respondents rate their agreement with statements on a scale, often ranging from 0 to 10, reflecting their thoughts about the causes, consequences, and controllability of breathlessness. Higher scores may indicate more negative beliefs, while lower scores suggest more positive or adaptive beliefs. The BBQ aids in tailoring interventions and treatments for individuals with respiratory conditions, shedding light on the cognitive factors contributing to breathlessness-related distress and ultimately improving patient well-being and functional outcomes.

The Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) is a concise 10-item self-report assessment tool used in the realm of respiratory health. It gauges an individual's perceptions and beliefs regarding breathlessness or dyspnea. Respondents rate their agreement with statements on a scale, often ranging from 0 to 10, reflecting their thoughts about the causes, consequences, and controllability of breathlessness. Higher scores may indicate more negative beliefs, while lower scores suggest more positive or adaptive beliefs. The BBQ aids in tailoring interventions and treatments for individuals with respiratory conditions, shedding light on the cognitive factors contributing to breathlessness-related distress and ultimately improving patient well-being and functional outcomes.

The Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) is a concise 10-item self-report assessment tool used in the realm of respiratory health. It gauges an individual's perceptions and beliefs regarding breathlessness or dyspnea. Respondents rate their agreement with statements on a scale, often ranging from 0 to 10, reflecting their thoughts about the causes, consequences, and controllability of breathlessness. Higher scores may indicate more negative beliefs, while lower scores suggest more positive or adaptive beliefs. The BBQ aids in tailoring interventions and treatments for individuals with respiratory conditions, shedding light on the cognitive factors contributing to breathlessness-related distress and ultimately improving patient well-being and functional outcomes.

The Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) is a concise assessment tool designed to evaluate an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their own healthcare. Comprising 13 items, this self-report questionnaire helps healthcare professionals and researchers gauge a patient's level of activation and engagement in their healthcare journey. Respondents answer a series of questions related to their health-related knowledge, confidence in managing their health, and their proactivity in seeking healthcare information and making informed decisions. Higher PAM-13 scores indicate a higher level of patient activation, which is often associated with better health outcomes and more effective self-management of chronic conditions. This tool plays a crucial role in tailoring patient education and support strategies.

The Patient Activation Measure-13 (PAM-13) is a concise assessment tool designed to evaluate an individual's knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their own healthcare. Comprising 13 items, this self-report questionnaire helps healthcare professionals and researchers gauge a patient's level of activation and engagement in their healthcare journey. Respondents answer a series of questions related to their health-related knowledge, confidence in managing their health, and their proactivity in seeking healthcare information and making informed decisions. Higher PAM-13 scores indicate a higher level of patient activation, which is often associated with better health outcomes and more effective self-management of chronic conditions. This tool plays a crucial role in tailoring patient education and support strategies.

The physical functioning is measured using the "Short Physical Performance Battery" (SPPB). To assess usual walking speed (meters/second), the participants were asked to walk 4 metro at their regular pace twice from a standing position. The standing balance tests included side-by-side, semi-tandem, and full-tandem standing, and the participants were timed until they moved, or 10 s had elapsed. To assess the 5-times sit-to-stand test, the participants were asked to perform five chair stands as quickly as possible. Time (in seconds) was registered with a stopwatch with a resolution of 0.01 s. The total score ranged from 0 (worst) to 12 points (best). An increase of 1-point is recommended in disability research.

The physical functioning is measured using the "Short Physical Performance Battery" (SPPB). To assess usual walking speed (meters/second), the participants were asked to walk 4 metro at their regular pace twice from a standing position. The standing balance tests included side-by-side, semi-tandem, and full-tandem standing, and the participants were timed until they moved, or 10 s had elapsed. To assess the 5-times sit-to-stand test, the participants were asked to perform five chair stands as quickly as possible. Time (in seconds) was registered with a stopwatch with a resolution of 0.01 s. The total score ranged from 0 (worst) to 12 points (best). An increase of 1-point is recommended in disability research.

The physical functioning is measured using the "Short Physical Performance Battery" (SPPB). To assess usual walking speed (meters/second), the participants were asked to walk 4 metro at their regular pace twice from a standing position. The standing balance tests included side-by-side, semi-tandem, and full-tandem standing, and the participants were timed until they moved, or 10 s had elapsed. To assess the 5-times sit-to-stand test, the participants were asked to perform five chair stands as quickly as possible. Time (in seconds) was registered with a stopwatch with a resolution of 0.01 s. The total score ranged from 0 (worst) to 12 points (best). An increase of 1-point is recommended in disability research.

Maximal grip strength was assessed using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer. The participant was told to squeeze it as hard as possible and then release. This procedure was repeated three times with each hand alternating between both hands with 5 minutes rest between the trials. The grip strength was recorded in kg and the highest of the three trials was used.

Maximal grip strength was assessed using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer. The participant was told to squeeze it as hard as possible and then release. This procedure was repeated three times with each hand alternating between both hands with 5 minutes rest between the trials. The grip strength was recorded in kg and the highest of the three trials was used.

Maximal grip strength was assessed using a Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer. The participant was told to squeeze it as hard as possible and then release. This procedure was repeated three times with each hand alternating between both hands with 5 minutes rest between the trials. The grip strength was recorded in kg and the highest of the three trials was used.