دانلود رایگان مقاله انگلیسی تاثیر عسل توالانگ در کیفیت زندگی بیماران با بیماری مزمن انسداد ریه - الزویر 2018

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a 6- months regime of honey supplementation in improving the quality of life (QoL) of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: A single blind randomized controlled trial on 34 patients with COPD was conducted. The participants were divided into two groups, including honey (n ¼ 22) and standard care (n ¼ 12). St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) was used to assess the QoL. The QoL total score was analysed using repeated measure ANOVA. Result: There were no significant differences between the honey and standard care groups for socio-demographic and QoL variables. The within-time analysis showed statistically significant differences between baseline and post 2, 4 and 6-months in the total QoL score in the honey group. Otherwise, only marginally significant difference was detected between baseline and post 2-months in the standard care group. A comparison of total QoL score between the two groups, based on time (between and within), favoured the honey group. The honey group demonstrated a significantly lower mean total QoL score compared with the standard group at 4-months (28.89; 95% CI: 21.19, 36.59 vs 42.38; 95% CI: 31.95, 52.81) and 6 months (22.91; 95% CI: 14.94, 30.87 vs 41.95; 95% CI: 31.17, 52.73). Conclusion: Supplementation of honey in patients with COPD results in better intermediate and long-term changes in the overall QoL.

Conclusion

Supplementation of honey in patients with COPD results in better intermediate and long term changes in the overall QoL. Larger scale and comprehensive studies are required to confirm the role of honey in the management of COPD.