The Critical Role of Sleep in Enhancing Pulmonary Rehabilitation Outcomes

Abstract

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary intervention that aims to enhance the physical and psychological well-being of individuals with chronic respiratory diseases. This approach entails the implementation of tailored therapies, including exercise training, education, and behavioral modification. Sleep plays a crucial role in numerous physiological processes, including the regulation of inflammation and tissue repair, both of which are fundamental to the efficacy of rehabilitation. A paucity of optimal sleep health has been associated with deleterious effects on pivotal factors that are indispensable for favorable outcomes in pulmonary rehabilitation, including mental and physical health and immune function. This, in turn, may increase susceptibility to impaired pulmonary function. The integration of pulmonary rehabilitation protocols with healthy sleep practices is expected to yield significant improvements in lung function and overall health, which will, in turn, promote long-term adherence to rehabilitative behaviors. This study aims to examine the relationship between sleep health and pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes.

Keywords

pulmonary rehabilitation - pulmonary function - sleep - circadian rhythm

Authors' Contributions

Study design: M.H.B., A.D.S.T. Data abstraction and collection: J.G., M.H.B. Initial draft: All authors. Review of the manuscript for important intellectual content: J.G., A.D.S.T., G.L. All authors have seen and approved the manuscript.

Publication History

Article published online:
31 March 2025

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