Improving the uptake of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD: qualitative study of experiences and attitudes.

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary rehabilitation can improve the quality of life and ability to function of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may also reduce hospital admission and inpatient stay with exacerbations of COPD. Some patients who are eligible for pulmonary rehabilitatio...

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Principais autores: Harris, D, Hayter, M, Allender, S
Formato: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicado em: 2008