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Understanding COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Description
Provides an overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) symptoms and causes, and explains how rural-based pulmonary rehabilitation services help to restore independence and quality of life in COPD patients. Highlights the prevalence of COPD in rural communities and the steps that Critical Access Hospitals and other small rural hospitals can take to improve access to much-needed pulmonary rehabilitation services. Includes transcript.
Date
02/2024
Type
Video/Multimedia
Organization
National Rural Health Resource Center
Tagged as
Access · Chronic disease management · Chronic respiratory conditions · Critical Access Hospitals · Specialty care · Tobacco use

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