Frequency of referral to and attendance at a pulmonary rehabilitation program amongst patients admitted tro a tertiary hospital with chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease
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Abstract
Conclusions: PR had been implemented in a small proportion of patients admitted to hospital with an exacerbation of COPD due to gaps in both referral to and subsequent attendance at a programme. Strategies to improve referral to and participation in PR are required.