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PULMONARY REHAB. What is pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). According to NICE (2010) PR is: An MDT programme of care for patients with chronic respiratory impairment Individually tailored Designed to optimise the individual’s physical and social performance and autonomy
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What is pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) According to NICE (2010) PR is: • An MDT programme of care for patients with chronic respiratory impairment • Individually tailored • Designed to optimise the individual’s physical and social performance and autonomy • Physical training, disease education, nutritional, psychological and behavioural intervention.
Who is appropriate for PR? • Confirmed diagnosis of a chronic respiratory disease • Functionally disabled by respiratory disease (MRC Dyspnoea Score > 3) • Cardiovascularly stable • Compliant with clinical management
Aims of PR • Increase exercise tolerance & functional ability • Reduce/control dyspnoea & disability • Improve quality of life • Promote self management & independence • Promote long term commitment to exercise • Reduce hospital admissions & cost to the NHS
Current PR Venues BODY COPY
Core Principles of PR Exercise Self-Management Education
Physical Deconditioning:The Negative Inactivity Spiral BODY COPY
Exercise and Dyspnoea:The Positive Activity Spiral BODY COPY
PR HEP Format • Endurance training for functional gains • Strength training for specific activities • Respiratory muscle training and chest clearance routine • Progressive exercise prescription
Aims of Self-Management Education • Know and understand their condition • Understand what different medication are for • Know how and when to use different medication • Know what is “normal” for them in terms of symptoms • Can recognise when symptoms are worsening • Know what to do when symptoms are worsening • Know who to contact and how to contact them when symptoms are worsening • Know when to call for emergency help • Know what support is available
How Do We Know PR Works • Patient testimonials • Outcome measures
How do We Know LHCH PR Works?28.9% improvement in respiratory disability BODY COPY
How do We Know LHCH PR Works? 29.9% improvement in distance walked BODY COPY
How do We Know LHCH PR Works?20.0% improvement in managing breathlessness during daily tasks BODY COPY
How do We Know LHCH PR Works? 13.3% and 15.4% improvement in anxiety and depression BODY COPY
How do We Know LHCH PR Works?20.3% improvement in disease and self-management knowledge BODY COPY