Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease

Publication Date: August 15, 2023
Last Updated: September 25, 2023

Recommendations

Recommendation 1

For adults with stable chronic respiratory disease (COPD), we recommend participation in pulmonary rehabilitation. (Moderate, Strong Recommendation)
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Recommendation 2

For adults with COPD, we recommend participation in pulmonary rehabilitation following hospitalization for an exacerbation of COPD. (Moderate, Strong Recommendation)
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Recommendation 3

For adults with interstitial lung disease (ILD), we recommend participation in pulmonary rehabilitation. (Moderate, Strong Recommendation)
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Recommendation 4

For adults with pulmonary hypertension, we suggest participation in pulmonary rehabilitation. (Low, Conditional Recommendation)
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Recommendation 5

For adults with stable CRD, we recommend offering the choice of center-based pulmonary rehabilitation or telerehabilitation. (Moderate, Strong Recommendation)
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Recommendation 6

For adults with COPD, we suggest either supervised maintenance pulmonary rehabilitation or usual care after initial pulmonary rehabilitation. (Low, Conditional Recommendation)
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Overview

Title

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

August 15, 2023

Last Updated Month/Year

January 22, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

Country of Publication

US

Target Patient Population

Patients with chronic respiratory disease

Target Provider Population

Providers providing care to patients with chronic respiratory disease

Inclusion Criteria

Adult, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, Home health, Outpatient

Intended Users

Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, respiratory therapist

Scope

Rehabilitation

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D006976 - Hypertension, Pulmonary, D015619 - Respiratory System Abnormalities

Keywords

pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic respiratory disease, pulmonary rehabilitation, exacerbation of COPD, interstitial lung disease (ILD), telerehabilitation

Source Citation

Rochester CL, Alison JA, Carlin B, et al. Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Adults with Chronic Respiratory Disease: An official ATS Clinical Practice Guideline. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2023;208(4):x506. doi:10.1164/rccm.202306-1066ST

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