Efficacy of a long-term pulmonary rehabilitation maintenance program for COPD patients in a real-life setting: a 5-year cohort study.

Léo BlervaqueChristian PréfautHélène ForthinFrancis MaffreMarion BourrelierNelly HéraudMatthias CatteauPascal PomièsDany JaffuelNicolas MolinariMaurice HayotFarés Gouzi

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

This study provides evidence of the efficacy of a pragmatic PR maintenance program in a real-life setting for more than 3 years. In contrast to short-term PR, long-term PR maintenance appeared more beneficial in less severe COPD patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
magnetic resonance
quality improvement
randomized controlled trial
patient reported outcomes
early onset
patient reported
drug induced