What a rare privilege it is to be in a position to improve the lives of others"- Rufus Howe
Chronic pulmonary diseases have a larger impact on a patient then just a "lung problem". Patients may experience both a physical and emotional decline as they age or their disease worsens. Psychosocial indicators can be good predictors of patient outcomes. Pulmonary rehabilitation is meant to better the patient's lives as a whole, this includes addresses the mental and emotional struggles that coincide with chronic disease.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Review discussion board policies and grading criteria
- Review 2 peer reviewed articles that discuss the goals associated with pulmonary rehabilitation and or the need of psychosocial support for chronic disease patients
- Discuss how the goals of pulmonary rehabilitation can impact quality of life and improve cardiopulmonary symptoms.
- How can pulmonary rehabilitation and engaging patients within the affective learning domain can influence their mental well being and promote psychosocial health?
- What impact does physical conditioning have on their over all feeling of wellbeing and health?
- Describe the rationale for including the physical activity and psychosocial support included in rehabilitation programs.
- How does your findings in the research articles apply to your PPOP and your local context. Is there anything as respiratory therapist we should focus more on when providing care to our patients?
- When responding to your classmates consider their ideas, what additional supportive measures would apply to their PPOP?