Main description:

With continued advancements in the science and application of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, the fourth edition of "Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs" will assist practitioners in keeping up-to-date with the very latest guidelines. This edition will become a valuable tool to assist those working in the pulmonary rehabilitation field in understanding the components of pulmonary rehabilitation and applying best practices, as well as updating and improving their existing programmes.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Overview of Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Chapter 2. Selecting and Assessing the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Candidate; Chapter 3. Collaborative Self-Management Education; Chapter 4. Exercise Assessment and Training; Chapter 5. Psychosocial Assessment and Intervention; Chapter 6. Patient-Centered Outcomes; Chapter 7. Disease-Specific Approaches in Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Chapter 8. Program Management; Chapter 9. AACVPR Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification.