Outcomes after early and delayed rehabilitation for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in Japan

H Matsui, T Jo, K Fushimi, H Yasunaga - Respiratory Research, 2017 - Springer
Background The effectiveness of early pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for exacerbation of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains controversial. The present study …

The Barthel index-dyspnea a tool for respiratory rehabilitation: reply to the letter by Chuang [Letter of clarification]

M Carone, M Vitacca, M Paneroni… - … Journal of Chronic …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Conclusion In conclusion, we consider it appropriate to uphold all items of both the modified
Barthel index score (because they collect important information from a physical rehabilitation …