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Randomized Controlled Trial
Family-based psychosocial support and education as part of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD: a randomized controlled trial.
Involving family as part of the patient's rehabilitation plan of care might enhance the management of COPD. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a family-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program on patients and family members' coping strategies to manage COPD. ⋯ This research supports family-based PR programs to enhance coping and psychosocial adjustment to illness of the family system.