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Home-Based Prescribed Pulmonary Exercise in Patients with Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Published on: August 24, 2019
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Jean Bourbeau1, Sebastien Gagnon1, Bryan Ross1
1Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Montréal Chest Institute, McGill University Health Centre, 5252 De Maisonneuve, Room 3D.62, Montréal, Québec H4A 3S5, Canada.
Abstract:
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an essential intervention in the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To guide health care professionals in the implementation and evaluation of a PR program, this article discusses the current key concepts regarding exercise testing, prescription, and training, as well as self-management intervention as essential parts of PR and post-rehabilitation maintenance. Moreover, new approaches (alternative forms of organization and delivery, tele-rehabilitation, exercise adjuncts) and unique and challenging situations (patients experiencing acute exacerbations, advanced disease) are thoroughly reviewed. Finally, validated point-of-care resources and online tools are provided.
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