Establishing a service
This sections covers the key elements in determining suitability and steps required for establishing a service.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Toolkit provides health professionals with a one-stop-shop resource to set up and maintain an evidence-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. Developed in conjunction with a multidisciplinary national committee, the Toolkit is a globally renowned exercise hub.
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Patient assessment
This section has been developed to help with the assessment of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Patient exercise training
This section provides an overview of the importance of exercise training in managing chronic lung conditions.
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Patient education
This sections provides resources to support patient education and the role of exercise in their treatment plan.
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Patient reassessment
This section outlines patient re-assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the pulmonary rehabilitation program.
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Maintenance
Lungs in Action is a community based maintenance program for individuals who have undergone pulmonary or heart failure rehabilitation.
Quick links
Modified Borg Dyspnoea Scale
The Borg Dyspnoea scale for patients to assess difficulty of breathing.
Six-Minute-Walk-Test Recording Sheet
Record patients assessment results from the six-minute-walk-test.
Establishing a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Checklist
A summary card highlighting the key features of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
General Medical Assessment Form
Record patients primary diagnosis and psychosocial concerns.
Incremental Shuttle Walk Test
Record patients assessment results from the Incremental Shuttle Walk Test.
Better Living with COPD
A resource with specific educational materials for people with COPD attending pulmonary rehabilitation.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Clinical Practice Guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations for the practice of pulmonary rehabilitation specific to Australian and New Zealand healthcare contexts.
Clinical Guidelines Summary
A summary of the clinical guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Australia and New Zealand.