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

The benefit of pulmonary rehabilitation Is well documented for patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPO). However, such benefit has not been demonstrated …

Any COPD patient with symptoms is a candidate for pulmonary rehabilitation. A careful
assessment of the individual to determine the patient's precise disease process and needs …

Pulmonary rehabilitation plays an essential role in the management of symptomatic patients
with COPD. The benefits of rehabilitation include a decrease in dyspnoea and fatigue, and …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is widely accepted as effective therapy for patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This paper presents a brief (and somewhat …

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a nonpharmacologic therapy that has emerged as a standard of
care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a comprehensive …

Since the last statements on pulmonary rehabilitation by the American Thoracic Society
(ATS; 1999) and the European Respiratory Society (ERS; 1997), there have been numerous …

There has been a resurgence of interest in pulmonary rehabilitation mainly because the
prevalence of COPD has increased, scientific studies document consistent benefits …

The available evidence indicates that pulmonary rehabilitation benefits patients with
symptomatic COPD. The effect of pulmonary rehabilitation programs on health care …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation has become a standard of care for patients with
chronic lung diseases. This document provides a systematic, evidence-based review of the …