Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical benefits of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To evaluate the benefits of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with severe and very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ⋯ This study offers evidence that home-based PR promotes benefits in the quality of life, breathlessness in activities of daily living, and exercise capacity in patients with severe and very severe COPD. Home-based PR must be considered as part of the treatment for patients who live far from hospitals even in severe COPD.