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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
Pulmonary Function Tests are crucial diagnostic tools for assessing respiratory function, particularly in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. They comprehensively evaluate lung volumes, ventilatory function, breathing mechanics, diffusion, and gas exchange. These tests help diagnose pulmonary diseases and play a significant role in monitoring disease progression, evaluating disability, and assessing response to therapy.
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Exercise Stress Test

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Peripheral Artery Disease IV: Nursing Management

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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Published on: August 24, 2019

Nurse practitioner practice patterns for exercise counseling.

Tawnya Horsley Tompkins1, Basia Belza, Marie-Annette Brown

  • 1United Health Care/Evercare, Fairview, Oregon, USA. tawnyatompkins@yahoo.com

Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
|February 21, 2009
PubMed
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Nurse practitioners (NPs) recognize exercise counseling

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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Published on: August 24, 2019

Area of Science:

  • Preventative health care
  • Exercise science
  • Clinical practice

Background:

  • Exercise is vital for preventative health.
  • Healthcare provider recommendations influence patient activity levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate nurse practitioner (NP) approaches to exercise counseling in adult patients.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators influencing NP exercise counseling practices.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study design.
  • Self-administered questionnaire distributed to 398 NPs.
  • Data collected on practice patterns, barriers, and facilitators.

Main Results:

  • 48% of NPs counseled over half their patients for exercise weekly.
  • 84% of NPs viewed exercise counseling as valuable as medication.
  • Patient interest and visit length were key barriers.
  • Tailored strategies for older adults and rural populations were identified.

Conclusions:

  • NPs value exercise counseling and recognize its benefits.
  • Recommendations for improving exercise counseling safety and adherence were proposed.
  • Addressing patient interest and visit time are crucial for effective counseling.