A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a structured pulmonary rehabilitation education programme for improving the health status of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): The PRINCE Study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A key strategy in improving care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the provision of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes have been successful in improving patients...

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Main Authors: Nichulain Martina, Mee Lorraine, McCarthy Bernard, Cooney Adeline, Devane Declan, Casey Dympna, Murphy Kathy, Murphy Andrew W, Newell John, O' Shea Eamon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/11/4