
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Schoo, Adrian M 
T1  - A literature review of rehabilitative intervention for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients
JF  - Australian Health Review
JO  - Aust. Health Review
Y1  - 1997
VL  - 20
IS  - 3
SP  - 120
EP  - 132
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UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/AH970120 
N2  - Pulmonary rehabilitation programs contribute to physical and psychological well-being and improved quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation reduces fear and depression, and increases self-esteem; it improves feelings of well-being and lowers levels of mooddisturbance, but does not seem to change lung function and perfusion. Patients with chronic conditions are reported to have problems complying with rehabilitation programs, especially when these programs require lifestyle modification.Community-based programs are therefore attractive for reasons such as addressing thespecific needs of the population, cost-benefit and flexibility in delivery. 
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