Outpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
O.M. Ige, R.K. Olarewaju, V.O. Lasebikan, Y.O. Adeniyi
Abstract
Objectives. An outpatient programme for rehabilitation of patients with severe ventilatory impairment due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was conducted. Its main purpose was to assess the feasibility of the programme for COPD patients.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCOPDPulmonary rehabilitationDepression (economics)Physical therapyOutpatient clinicAnxietyPulmonary diseaseRehabilitationVital capacityQuality of life (healthcare)Hospital Anxiety and Depression ScaleInternal medicineLungLung functionPsychiatryEconomicsMacroeconomicsDiffusing capacityNursingChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchRespiratory Support and MechanismsCardiac Health and Mental Health