Journal article
An International Comparison of Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite the strong evidence base, the perception remains that the provision of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) services are extremely limited. Imbalances in PR delivery give rise to unnecessary health costs and underserviced populations. We conducted a systematic review to characterize the international provision of PR, comparing its structure and delivery across countries, and gaining insight into the availability of PR in relation …
Authors
Desveaux L; Janaudis-Ferreira T; Goldstein R; Brooks D
Journal
COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 144–153
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
March 4, 2015
DOI
10.3109/15412555.2014.922066
ISSN
1541-2555