Research Article: A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract:
COPD is an increasingly prevalent chronic respiratory disease that presents major public health challenges worldwide.– Globally; over million people have a COPD diagnosis and in ; COPD accounted for almost . million deaths worldwide making it the third leading non-communicable disease cause of mortality. COPD is a debilitating disease that worsens over time; with symptoms of dyspnoa; chronic cough and fatigue associated with reduced exercise capacity.– Acute exacerbations of COPD drive disease progression which subsequently increases healthcare utilization and societal costs worldwide.
Introduction:
COPD is an increasingly prevalent chronic respiratory disease that presents major public health challenges worldwide. – Globally; over million people have a COPD diagnosis and in ; COPD accounted for almost . million deaths worldwide making it the third leading non-communicable disease cause of mortality. COPD is a debilitating disease that worsens over time; with symptoms of dyspnoa; chronic cough and fatigue associated with reduced exercise capacity. – Acute exacerbations of COPD drive disease progression which…
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