Pulmonary rehabilitation
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a comprehensive intervention based on a thorough patient assessment followed by patient-tailored therapies that include, but are not limited to, exercise training, education, and behavior change, designed to improve the physical and psychological condition of people with chronic respiratory disease and to promote the long-term adherence to health-enhancing behaviors.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based discipline that has been shown to reduce symptoms, decrease disability, increase participation in physical and social activities, and improve the overall quality of life for individuals with chronic respiratory disease. It is a multidisciplinary approach that involves a team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, and dietitians.
Components[edit | edit source]
The main components of pulmonary rehabilitation include:
- Patient Assessment: This is the first step in pulmonary rehabilitation. It involves a thorough evaluation of the patient's physical and psychological condition, as well as their social and environmental circumstances.
- Exercise Training: This is the cornerstone of pulmonary rehabilitation. It involves individualized exercise programs designed to improve the patient's physical condition and reduce symptoms.
- Education: This component aims to provide patients with information about their disease and its management, including the use of medications, oxygen therapy, and energy conservation techniques.
- Behavior Change: This involves strategies to promote health-enhancing behaviors, such as smoking cessation, adherence to medications, and regular exercise.
- Psychosocial Support: This includes interventions to manage anxiety and depression, improve coping skills, and enhance social support.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Pulmonary rehabilitation has been shown to improve exercise capacity, reduce symptoms, improve quality of life, and reduce healthcare costs in individuals with chronic respiratory disease. It is considered a key component of the management of individuals with chronic respiratory disease.
See Also[edit | edit source]
 | This medical article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
This respiratory therapy related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
This rehabilitation medicine related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
