An update on pulmonary rehabilitation techniques for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emiel F.�M. Wouters, Rein Posthuma, Maud Koopman, Wai-Yan Liu, Maurice J.H. Sillen, Bita Hajian, Manu Sastry, Martijn A. Spruit, Frits M.E. Franssen
Abstract
: Individualized, comprehensive intervention based on thorough assessment of physical, emotional, and social traits in COPD patients forms a continuous challenge for health-care professionals and PR organizations in order to dynamically implement and adapt these strategies based on dynamic, more optimal understanding of underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePulmonary rehabilitationCOPDIntensive care medicinePhysical therapyPsychological interventionQuality of life (healthcare)ModalitiesRehabilitationPulmonary diseasePhysical medicine and rehabilitationNursingInternal medicineSociologySocial scienceChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsCardiovascular and exercise physiology