Research Article: Predictors of Success of Inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in COPD Patients
Introduction:
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs (PR) are an important part of the comprehensive treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a multidisciplinary program involving interventions from doctors, physical therapists, nurses, dietitians, social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists. PR also yielded favourable effects in other chronic pulmonary diseases, such as interstitial lung diseases, asthma and bronchiectasis, by ameliorating symptoms, increasing physical…
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