Pulmonary rehabilitation based care bundle for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract

Background: Dyspnea, shortness of breathing and fatigue are the most common symptoms experienced by patients with COPD. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation as practiced based care bundle on improving dyspnea, fatigue, functional status, quality of life and knowledge for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Design: Quasi experimental (pre posttest control trial).