Program Goals
- Increase activity level
- Increase the patient's independence
- Establish a maintenance program for long-term management
Treatment Team Members may include:
- Respiratory Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Case Manager
- Registered Nurse
- Psychology Services
- Registered Dietician
- Speech Language Pathologist
Diagnosis Served
- C.O.P.D.
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- SLE
Clinical Indications
- Shortness of breath with exertion
- Bronchospasm with wheezing
- Excessive sputum production
- Panic attacks/anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Inability to perform daily activities
- Complicated recovery from illness
Therapy Services
- Instruct patient to maximize oxygen utilization
- Educate patient to identify early warning signs of distress
- Introduce patient to relaxation therapy
- Endurance and strength training
- Formulate respiratory care plan
- Instruct patient in:
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced aerobic capacity
- Decreased emergency room visits
- Decreased frequency and duration of hospitalization
- Decreased dependence on oxygen
