Journal article
The Impact of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Chronic Pain in People with COPD
Abstract
Chronic pain affects up to 88% of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been associated with comorbidities. However, with pain not evaluated during pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) assessments, it is unclear whether PR impacts pain intensity and coping ability. This study aimed to 1) determine the effect of PR on pain qualities, coping behavior and psychological symptoms in those with COPD and chronic pain; and 2) assess …
Authors
Lee AL; Butler SJ; Varadi RG; Goldstein RS; Brooks D
Journal
COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 17, No. 2, pp. 165–174
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
March 3, 2020
DOI
10.1080/15412555.2020.1733952
ISSN
1541-2555