Abstract:Background
In low-income countries (LIC) and low-middle-income countries (LMIC), the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has increased due to the lack of prevention and the presence of barriers to enter rehabilitation programs. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the evidence on pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in LIC and LMIC.
Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted. Four electronic databases were searched for qualitative and quantitative studies that documented the… Show more
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