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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Published on: November 8, 2013
[Pulmonary rehabilitation: a multidisciplinary and comprehensive intervention]
J M Schnyder1, J M Tschopp, J G Frey
1Centre valaisan de pneumologie, RSV/GNW, 3963 Crans-Montana. jean-marie.schnyder@rsv-gnw.ch
Abstract:
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary and comprehensive intervention for chronic pulmonary diseases, adressed to symptomatic patients and to patients with impairment of activities of daily life. The major outcomes of this intervention are an increased exercise capacity, a decrease in dyspnea and thereby a better quality of life. Underweight patients may benefit from a caloric and protein supplementation. Smoking cessation programs should be integrated in any pulmonary rehabilitation program.
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