Journal article
The effect of postrehabilitation programmes among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of two post-rehabilitation programmes on functional exercise tolerance and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Subjects with COPD (n=109) were randomised to receive either enhanced follow-up (EF) or conventional follow-up (CF). Subjects in the EF group attended a monthly support group and received a telephone call from a staff member …
Authors
Brooks D; Krip B; Mangovski-Alzamora S; Goldstein RS
Journal
European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 20–29
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Publication Date
July 2002
DOI
10.1183/09031936.02.01852001
ISSN
0903-1936