Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
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J Cardiopulm Rehabil · Jan 2004
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyEffects of pulmonary rehabilitation on dyspnea, quality of life, and healthcare costs in California.
This study evaluated pulmonary rehabilitation as practiced in the general California medical community to determine its effectiveness in improving dyspnea and health-related quality of life and reducing the use of healthcare resources. ⋯ Pulmonary rehabilitation was effective in improving symptoms and quality of life and reducing the utilization of healthcare resources over 18 months. The results were consistent across participating centers despite variations in practice settings, patient referral patterns, and program structure.