Effects of post exacerbation pulmonary rehabilitation (PEPR) on exercise tolerance, quality of life (QoL), anxiety, depression and healthcare utilisation

Agnieszka Lewko (Croydon, United Kingdom), Agnieszka Lewko, Stephanie K.M. Harlow, Paul MacDonald, Melanie Irvin-Sellers

Source: International Congress 2015 – Physical activity, exercise and rehabilitation in COPD and beyond
Session: Physical activity, exercise and rehabilitation in COPD and beyond
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 478
Disease area: Airway diseases

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