Improving pulmonary rehabilitation services
- Beckford, Katy
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective therapy for patients with COPD. A national audit identified where it is offered, its value and how PR services can be improved
Abstract
Beckford K (2016) Improving pulmonary rehabilitation services. Nursing Times; 112: 15, 12-14.
The Clinical Audit of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services in England and Wales was the first national audit of pulmonary rehabilitation services in England and Wales. Forming part of the National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Audit Programme, it was commissioned by Healthcare Quality Improvement Programme and conducted by the Royal College of Physicians and British Thoracic Society. The audit was undertaken to geographically map pulmonary rehabilitation services and identify how they can improve. This article summarises the key findings of the audit, and its recommendations.