Sex, n | |
Male | 11 |
Female | 8 |
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Mean age (range), years | 67 (50–85) |
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Severity of COPD, n | |
GOLD stage II | 6 |
GOLD stage III | 10 |
GOLD stage IV | 3 |
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Duration of symptoms, years 1 to ≥20 | |
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Home oxygen use, n | 4 |
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Previous attendance of pulmonary rehabilitation programme, n | 15 |
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Living set up, n | |
Living with spouse/family | 11 |
Living alone | 8 |