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Rapid access rehabilitation after exacerbations of COPD – A qualitative study

Abstract

PURPOSE: Rehabilitation after acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is beneficial, but its feasibility is questionable. Feasibility is potentiated by stakeholder involvement during program development. We aimed to explore the perspectives of various stakeholders towards an innovative rapid access rehabilitation (RAR) program for patients immediately following hospitalization for an AECOPD. METHOD: Semi-structured …

Authors

Oliveira A; Quach S; Alsubheen S; Dasouki S; Walker J; Brooks D; Goldstein R

Journal

Respiratory Medicine, Vol. 186, ,

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

September 2021

DOI

10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106532

ISSN

0954-6111

Associated Experts

Dina Brooks

Executive Vice-Dean and Associate Vice-President, Academic, Faculty of Health Sciences
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Shirley Quach

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Faculty of Health Sciences
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Fields of Research (FoR)

32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Acute DiseaseAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCOVID-19Chronic DiseaseDisease ProgressionFeasibility StudiesFemaleHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHospitalizationHumansMaleMiddle AgedPatient DischargePulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveQualitative ResearchReferral and ConsultationSelf-ManagementTime FactorsTreatment Outcome
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