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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"pulmonary rehabilitation"”.
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RESPIRATORY PARAMETERS, PULMONARY REHABILITATION and SURVIVAL in COVID-19 PATIENTS
… function status after completing six weeks of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) of COVID-19 subjects with persisting pulmonary symptoms; and (3) investigate the impact of socioeconomic (SES) disparities on participation in PR and morbidity of Long COVID patients. Design: Retrospective analysis …
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Students' Attitudes Towards Patient Smoking Status During Enrollment in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
… role in smoking interventions, and the role that pulmonary rehabilitation plays in smoking cessation. This study was performed to understand the attitudes of students in the healthcare fields associated with pulmonary rehabilitation regarding enrollment into a pulmonary rehabilitation program with …
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Examining The Likelihood Of Readmission To Inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Using A Variety Of Predictors
… medical records for patients previously in pulmonary rehabilitation, producing 333 subjects (180 female). The purpose of this study was to determine if any variables could significantly predict readmission, so a better pulmonary rehabilitation programs could be designed. Thus reducing the …
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The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
… study is to determine whether a community based rehabilitation exercise programme had an effect on pulmonary function, exercise tolerance and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). The prevalence of PTB in South Africa is one of the highest …
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Pulmonary rehabilitation in Africa (community-driven citizen science approach): (a focus on COPD in low-resourced communities in South Africa)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) represents a significant global health challenge, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in Africa. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a well-established intervention to address COPD in High income countries (HICs) and has been …
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Factors affecting the establishment and provision of an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation programme, as viewed by physiotherapists in the Cape Metropole
… significant global health problem, and although pulmonary rehabilitation is shown by extensive evidence to be an important tool in their management, access to it is lacking world-wide. This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the establishment and provision of outpatient pulmonary …
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Assessing the Role of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Enhancing Respiratory Function among Adults with COPD
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory condition characterised by persistent airflow limitation, dyspnoea and reduced functional capacity. Inspiratory muscle dysfunction, particularly weakness of the diaphragm, plays a significant role in symptom …
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Assessment of lung function abnormalities in adult patients with tuberculosis in a high HIV-prevalent setting and the impact of a pulmonary rehabilitation intervention to improve lung function, functional capacity, and quality of life
… on the individual's quality of life (QoL). Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes may provide a continuum of care for individuals with TB to address both lung function abnormalities as well as positively impacting on QoL. Objectives: The present PhD thesis aimed to provide insight into the …
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Levels of Hope, Fatigue, Dyspnea, Functional Status, and Social Networking Before and After a Structured Exercise Program for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
<p>Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Is a chronic Illness estimated to affect 15.8 million Americans. COPD causes distressing symptoms, such as fatigue and difficulty breathing, which can lead to a decrease in functional status and social Isolation. Consequently, the person with COPD …
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Efeitos dos programas de qualidade de vida dos usuários do SUS com doença obstrutiva crônica: Revisão da Literatura
INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that decreases the ability to breath. The physical, emotional and intellectual limitations that come with the disease, with consequences in the lives of patients and their families , generate human suffering , …
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Serum Cholesterol in Ambulatory Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
… for individuals with chronic obstructiv e pulmonary disease(COPD)includes 40-50% of the caloric intake to come from fat sources. According to current literature, diets high in fat lead to elevated total serum cholesterol levels and increased risk for the development of coronary heart …
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The Impact of Physiotherapy on Cardiopulmonary Function in Post Covid-19 Patients
… survivors have left behind chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction, which manifests as fatigue, dyspnoea, decreased exercise tolerance, and decreased lung capacity. A key non-invasive rehabilitation technique in the absence of many pharmaceutical alternatives is physical therapy. In this …
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A Method for Determining the Location of the Central Venous Reference Point in Subjects with Hyperinflation Lung Disease
… were being considered as candidates for the pulmonary rehabilitation program.</p> <p>The method tested in this study used hospitalized subjects who met the criteria for hyperinflation lung disease and who had central venous catheters. Various measurements were taken with a caliper and tape …
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The Impact of Mental Health, Physical Health, and Illness Perceptions on Physical Activity in a COPD Population
… with COPD. Methods – The first study looked at pulmonary rehabilitation participants and consisted of measuring physical activity, anxiety, depression, and illness perceptions on entry to the program and again, after three months of participation in the program. The second and third study were …
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The Impact of Illness Perception in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Patients: An Exploratory Study in Rural Eastern North Carolina
Background: Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (CVPR) is an underutilized resource that can aid in recovery from cardiovascular events and improve health related quality of life in pulmonary patients. Illness perception, which refers to how a patient views and understands their disease …
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Determinación de la sobrecarga y caracterización sociodemográfica del cuidador principal informal de pacientes ambulatorios atendidos en los programas de cuidados paliativos y rehabilitación pulmonar del Hospital Nacional Dr. José Antonio Saldaña, año 2025.
… chronic diseases enrolled in palliative care and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. However, this role can impose a significant physical, emotional, and social burden that impacts the caregiver's well-being. This study aimed to determine the level of caregiver burden and describe the …
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Performance of a Process Evaluation System in Outpatient Hospital-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
… evaluated patient records from two cardiac rehabilitation (CR) service centers located in large urban hospitals using a Process Evaluation System (PES) recently developed through a collaborative project of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), …