Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs

In recent years, the climate surrounding the development and implementation of pulmonary rehabilitation programs has continued to evolve. Legal changes regarding program funding, compensation, and staffing are more dependent on effective certified pulmonary rehabilitation programming. To help those programs develop and succeed, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) has updated the Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs to address the credentialing requirements.

This revised fourth edition presents the most current best practices for the application of this complex and evolving clinical intervention. It discusses the individuated and interrelated components of pulmonary rehabilitation, including initial and ongoing assessment, collaborative self-management education, exercise training, psychosocial support, and outcomes measurement. This text also provides a scientific, practical framework to help practitioners do the following:

•Understand the current requirements for accrediting pulmonary-based facilities

•Design, implement, or update accredited pulmonary rehabilitation programs

•Deliver optimal care to people with symptomatic respiratory needs

•Address program issues in exercise, outcomes, and management of pulmonary-based programs

Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs, Fourth Edition, is based on the most current scientific evidence and includes contributions from expert pulmonary rehabilitation professionals in nursing, medicine, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and exercise physiology. In the fourth edition, readers will find significant updates and expanded discussion on the topic of psychosocial assessment. The fourth edition also includes a dedicated chapter detailing the AACVPR program certification process. In addition, readers will have access to updated appendixes, including a comprehensive set of forms, guidelines, questionnaires, and assessment tools.

With continued advancements in the science, application, and credentialing of pulmonary rehabilitation programs, the fourth edition of Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs will assist practitioners in remaining up to date on the best practices in the field. This edition will become a valuable tool in assisting practitioners in understanding the components of pulmonary rehabilitation and applying best practices as well as updating and improving their existing programs to meet AACVPR certification requirements.

This book contains predominantly black-and-white illustrations, with some color illustrations.

Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs, Fourth Edition, presents the credentialing components of pulmonary rehabilitation programs, including initial and ongoing assessment, collaborative self-management education, exercise training, psychosocial support, and outcomes measurement.

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Reviewer:Steven K. Hamick, BIS, RRT, AE-C(William Beaumont Hospitals)
Description:In its third edition, this book continues to be a highly informative authority detailing all aspects of pulmonary rehabilitation and program management. It updates the 1998 edition.
Purpose:The book is written to provide a scientific and practical framework regarding optimal delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation to people with symptomatic pulmonary disease. It also offers pulmonary rehabilitation practitioners understanding of the theory of pulmonary rehabilitation and insight to the AACVPR program's guidelines and credentialing process. This revision meets these objectives.
Audience:Although written primarily for healthcare professionals, the book proves to be valuable for respiratory therapy and medical students as well. The Writing Committee of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) who jointly authored this revision are experts in their respective fields of expertise.
Features:This latest edition addresses the essential components of pulmonary rehabilitation, including patient assessment and selection criteria, patient education and training, exercise, psychosocial interventions, patient outcomes and prevention. The book also stresses the importance of early screening and detection for lung disease and the need to tailor rehabilitation services to each patient's particular needs. Use of two color graphics plus black-and-white pictures reinforce the information. The appendixes supply examples of forms, questionnaires, assessments, pulmonary rehab programs and a pulmonary rehab facility, plusguidelines for clinical competency and the Six-Minute Walk test. The exhaustive list of resources (nearly 600) are combined in the back of the book for reader investigation.
Assessment:This book is outstanding. Not only does it provide the essentials to create or update a pulmonary rehabilitation program, it also provides the tools necessary for pulmonary rehabilitation practitioners. In addition, the guidelines would be a valuable reference in any pulmonary rehabilitation policy and procedure manual.

The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients and their families by reducing morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management. AACVPR is a multidisciplinary professional association composed of health professionals who serve in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. AACVPR also provides educational and professional development opportunities to its members, which include cardiovascular and pulmonary physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, physical therapists, behavioral scientists, respiratory therapists, and nutritionists.