Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Mar 1997
Clinical TrialEffect of exercise training on dyspnea measures in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
This study investigated the possible mechanisms for the expected improvement in dyspnea with pulmonary rehabilitation. ⋯ After pulmonary rehabilitation, there was a significant improvement in dyspnea. Although there was no evidence of a physiologic training response or enhanced mechanical efficiency, the modest increase in FEV1 and the increase in respiratory muscle strength appeared to contribute to the reduction in dyspnea.
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Mar 1997
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical TrialA regional comparison of cardiac rehabilitation personnel. Adherence to the 1995 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines by Staff Position.
The American Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) established guidelines for cardiac rehabilitation (CR) personnel regarding educational degree attainment, licensure, and certification. New England hospital-based CR personnel were surveyed by staff position to determine their adherence to these guidelines. ⋯ Overall, compliance of New England hospital-based CR personnel with the AACVPR minimum/preferred guidelines for educational degree and certification was lacking, as was acquisition of ACSM certification. The effect of these findings on the future status of recommended and required CR personnel qualifications for hire merits attention.