title: Pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD.
abstract: In the UK pulmonary rehabilitation is not a well-recognised therapy for patients with COPD. However, there is evidence to support its effectiveness and therefore a review of literature was undertaken to explore its benefits and limitations in the treatment of this disabling disease. The results showed that an improved quality of life for patients is achievable.
authors.affiliation: Transplant Unit, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McDermott
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000592:standards