COPD Pulmonary Rehab
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is one of the most common lung diseases, which makes breathing difficult. Smoking is the leading cause of COPD. Other risk factors contributing to COPD include exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace, exposure to heavy amounts of secondhand smoke and pollution, and frequent use of a cooking fire without proper ventilation. Some symptoms of COPD are: cough (with or without mucus), fatigue, recurrent respiratory infections, shortness of breath that gets worse with mild activity, trouble catching one’s breath, and wheezing.¹
Common Conditions and Diagnosis for COPD Program
Diagnosis of COPD
Frequent Hospitalizations due to Recurring Pneumonia
Frequent ER Visits due to Shortness of Breath and Anxiety Attack
Our Interdisciplinary Approach
Skilled Nursing
Complete History and Physical Assessment Nutrition and Diet Teaching
Medication Review and Breathing Treatment Teaching Fall Risk Assessment
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring and Proper Oxygen Use Emergency Room Visit Protocol Teaching
Assess for Telehealth Monitoring Devices Patient /Caregiver Education
Physical Therapy
Complete Therapy Assessment Strength and ROM Assessment
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Postural Drainage
Sensory & Proprioception Assessment Functional Ambulation Program
Home Safety Evaluation Supervised Strength and Conditioning Exercise
Patient /Caregiver Education Equipment Evaluation and Proper Use
Occupational Therapy
Complete OT Assessment ADL’s Retraining
Work Modification Energy Conservation Education
Home Health Aide
Grooming and Bathing Assistance Light Housekeeping Pertaining to Patient Care Area
¹2011, PubMed Health, U.S.National Library of Medicine