Pulmonary Rehabilitation Guidelines to Success

Authored by recognized leaders in the field, this comprehensive text on pulmonary rehabilitation provides a detailed and evidence-based overview of therapeutic strategies for individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Designed to reflect a contemporary multidisciplinary approach, the text emphasizes the importance of collaborative care, patient-centered treatment, and current research, including the latest findings from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD). Thoroughly updated, it covers core topics such as exercise training, smoking cessation, patient education, and long-term management strategies.

Ideal for students and clinicians alike, this resource is also tailored to help learners succeed in credentialing exams, including the CRT and RRT certification and registry exams.

Key Features:

•  Authoritative and Evidence-Based: Written by leading experts, grounded in current research and clinical best practices.
•  Exam-Oriented Content: Prepares students for the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) exams, including both written and clinical simulation components.
•  Comprehensive Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coverage: Includes therapeutic interventions, exercise prescription, behavioral counseling, education strategies, and chronic disease management.
•  Highlights Key Guidelines: Incorporates important updates such as the GOLD report, ensuring alignment with the latest global standards in COPD care.
•  Multidisciplinary Focus: Promotes team-based care involving respiratory therapists, physicians, physiotherapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
•  Updated and Well-Referenced: Features the latest citations and recommendations, supporting academic study and clinical application.