Feasibility of a Novel Geriatric Rehabilitation Program for People With COPD-induced Malnutrition and Muscle Wasting: A Qualitative Study

Background and Purpose: Patients with COPD-induced malnutrition and muscle wasting are often frail. Consequently, traditional rehabilitation may be even counterproductive due to energy costs and there is a need for specialized rehabilitation programs, which are lacking for these patients. We develop...

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Main Authors: Marieke Geerars-van der Veen MSc, PT, Judith Ballemans MSc, PT, Anna M. Bongers MSc, PT, Anouk van Loon PhD, Ewout B. Smit MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-04-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241246435