Pulmonary rehabilitation: A regional perspective evidenced-based review

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an integral component of the comprehensive management plan of patients with chronic lung diseases by addressing their functional and psychological deficits. PR is generally recommended to symptomatic patients with chronic lung diseases who develop shortness of breath...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Al Moamary, Mohamed S., Alorainy, Hassan, AL-Hajjaj, Mohamed S.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3912684/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24551010
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1817-1737.124408
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Sumario:Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an integral component of the comprehensive management plan of patients with chronic lung diseases by addressing their functional and psychological deficits. PR is generally recommended to symptomatic patients with chronic lung diseases who develop shortness of breath on their own pace at level ground while receiving optimum therapy. From a regional perspective, this review covers the description of a PR program, its establishment and outcome assessment.

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