PATIENT EXPERIENCES OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION

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Denn, Deirdre MSc, RGN, Dip Professional Studies in Nursing, Dip Asthma Care

Deirdre Denn, MSc, RGN, Dip Professional Studies in Nursing, Dip Asthma Care, is respiratory specialist nurse, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly PCT.

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Nursing Times 104(20):p 32-33, May 20, 2008.

ABSTRACT

Denn, D. (2008) Patient experiences of pulmonary rehabilitation. Nursing Times; 104: 20, 32-33.

This qualitative study used focus groups to explore patients' understanding and expectations before, and their experiences after, attending a pulmonary rehabilitation programme. It found that the programme empowered participants to understand and cope with their condition and had an important social aspect.