Supporting COPD patients to access pulmonary rehabilitation with lay health workers: a feasibility study

P. White (London, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Primary care management of asthma and COPD
Session: Primary care management of asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1611
Disease area: Airway diseases

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