Differences in change in coping styles between good responders, moderate responders and non-responders to pulmonary rehabilitation

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves exercise tolerance and health status in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Data on the effects of PR on coping styles are limited. Aim of the present study was to compare changes in coping styles between patients who had a good, moderate and no improvement in either exercise tolerance or health status after PR.
Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Source Type: research