The impact of physical activity on people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and the associated experience – a mixed methods structured review
Short-term improvements are observed in physical capacity and QOL by incorporating PA in IPF management. Aerobic testing and PA correlate well with morbidity and mortality outcomes. Positive patient perspective on PA further supports PA prescription in IPF.
Authors
- Kornelia Maria Dembicka
- David Murphy
- Andrew O’Regan
Institutions
- University of Limerick (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-04232-8
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00