Pulmonary rehabilitation: A regional perspective evidenced-based review

oleh: Mohamed S Al Moamary, Hassan Alorainy, Mohamed S AL-Hajjaj

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01

Deskripsi

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.