Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation has documented positive outcomes for individuals
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including reduction in dyspnea …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with substantial morbidity. A
severe exacerbation necessitating hospitalization is a sentinel event in the life course of …

The multidisciplinary treatment of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR), which includes exercise
training, self-management education, and psychosocial and nutritional intervention, is now a …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive intervention based on a thorough patient
assessment followed by patient-tailored therapies that include, but are not limited to …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a complex intervention for which it is difficult to craft a succinct yet
inclusive definition. Pulmonary rehabilitation should be considered for all patients with …

Over the past three decades, pulmonary rehabilitation has risen to the stature as a gold
standard for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This rise is …

With an aging population, the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
continues to rise, impacting patients, their families, the health care system, and the society …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a set of tools and disciplines that attends to the multiple needs of
the COPD patient. It extends beyond standard care by addressing the disabling features of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent worldwide, is estimated
to affect more than 16 million people in the US, 1 and is the fourth leading cause of death in …

Pulmonary rehabilitation programs use multidisciplinary teams to optimize physical and
social functioning of patients with chronic respiratory impairment. These programs provide …