Implementation and Outcomes of a Community-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in Rural Appalachia

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Describes the implementation and outcomes of a community-based pulmonary rehabilitation program in rural Appalachia. Reports on data from three rural health centers and one large referral hospital for multiple measures, including pre- and post-exams, respiratory disease knowledge, smoking status, and more.

Daniel Doyle, Chaffee Tommarello, Mike Broce, Mary Emmett, Cecil Pollard

Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention, 37(4), 295-298

03/2017

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Appalachia · Chronic respiratory conditions · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Home and community-based services · Primary care · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention