Exploring the barriers to pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a qualitative study

Abstract Background The complexity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its different physical, mental, familial, occupational, and social complications highlight the necessity of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for afflicted patients. However, PR for patients with COPD usually faces so...

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Main Authors: Ramin Sami, Kobra Salehi, Marzieh Hashemi, Vajihe Atashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-021-06814-5