Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Guidelines to Success

4th Edition - September 26, 2008
Authors: John E. Hodgkin, Bartolome R. Celli, Gerilynn A. Connors
Language: English
Hardback ISBN:
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This authoritative text is written by leaders in pulmonary rehabilitation. It is clearly written, logically organized, well referenced, and emphasizes evidence-based practice and a contemporary multidisciplinary approach. Offering unrivaled depth, this edition updates coverage of the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation, therapeutic interventions, smoking cessation, exercise training, and much more as well as important research such as the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) report. This text prepares students for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and the written registry and clinical simulations portions of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Reviewers
Foreword
Preface
List of Illustrations
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Pulmonary Rehabilitation: History and Definition
Chapter 2: Selection and Assessment of the Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chapter 3: Pathophysiology of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 4: Systemic Effects of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 5: Dyspnea: Assessment and Management
Chapter 6: Education in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chapter 7: Pharmacologic Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 8: Aerosol Therapy
Chapter 9: Therapeutic Oxygen
Chapter 10: Exercise in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Respiratory Disease
Chapter 11: Inspiratory Muscle Training
Chapter 12: Physical and Respiratory Therapy for the Medical and Surgical Patient
Chapter 13: Occupational Therapy to Promote Function and Health-Related Quality of Life
Chapter 14: Nutritional Assessment and Support
Chapter 15: Complementary Alternative Medicine for Patients with Chronic Lung Disease
Chapter 16: Medical Management of Tobacco Dependence: Concepts and Treatment Objectives
Chapter 17: Behavioral Medicine in Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Psychological, Cognitive, and Social Factors
Chapter 18: Sexuality in the Patient with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 19: Preventive Strategies for the Patient with Chronic Lung Disease
Chapter 20: Adherence in the Patient with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 21: Outcome Assessment
Chapter 22: Home Mechanical Ventilation
Chapter 23: Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Transplantation
Chapter 24: Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Chapter 25: Ethical and End-of-Life Issues for the Care of Patients with Advanced Lung Disease
Chapter 26: Social and Recreational Support of the Patient with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 27: Sleep Disorders in Patients with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 28: Role of Respiratory Home Care
Chapter 29: Travel for the Patient with Respiratory Disease
Chapter 30: Management of and Reimbursement for Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chapter 31: Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Disorders Other Than Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 32: Exercise and Pulmonary Hypertension
Chapter 33: Rehabilitation for the Pediatric Patient with Pulmonary Disease
Chapter 34: Benefits and the Future of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Credits
Index

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John E. Hodgkin

Bartolome R. Celli

Gerilynn A. Connors