Key result
Pulmonary rehabilitation improves associated morbidity and functional limitations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, despite no direct effect on underlying lung pathophysiology.
Population
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports pulmonary rehabilitation referral for symptomatic COPD; leaves open optimal program design and long-term adherence.
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective nonpharmacologic intervention for COPD patients with persistent symptoms or functional limitations despite standard medical therapy.
Richard ZuWallack (2007) conducted a review in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pulmonary rehabilitation was evaluated. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves associated morbidity and functional limitations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, despite no direct effect on underlying lung pathophysiology.
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