Journal article
Development of a family-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme: an exploratory study
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study explored the expectations of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and family members about a family-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programme; developed and implemented a family-based PR programme and explored the impacts of the intervention on patients and family members.
METHOD: Patients with COPD and family members were interviewed. A family-based PR programme was designed. Patients' …
Authors
Marques A; Gabriel R; Jácome C; Cruz J; Brooks D; Figueiredo D
Journal
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol. 37, No. 15, pp. 1340–1346
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
July 17, 2015
DOI
10.3109/09638288.2014.964376
ISSN
0963-8288