Why the study?
Does pulmonary rehabilitation improve outcomes in symptomatic COPD patients?
Does pulmonary rehabilitation improve outcomes in symptomatic COPD patients?
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a guideline-supported intervention that improves symptoms and functional capacity in symptomatic COPD patients.
Supports pulmonary rehabilitation referral in symptomatic COPD; leaves open optimal program design and long-term adherence.
The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on the healthcare system is significant, entailing supportive rather than curative management. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) not only improves functional exercise capacity, dyspnoea and overall health status, but also provides economic and societal advantages. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the British Thoracic Society both support the provision of PR for nearly all COPD patients who are symptomatic. This article explains the nature of PR, how it benefits patients with COPD, and how GPs need to be involved in promoting PR to their patients and local commissioners.
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