Pulmonary Rehabilitation – Patient Resource Hub

What is Pulmonary Rehabilitation?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an evidence-based exercise and education program that teaches people with a lung disease the skills they need to manage their breathlessness and stay well and out of hospital.

The program consists of an individual assessment which includes safe exercise capacity testing and medical history followed by exercise training and education. The exercise component focuses on increasing physical function and is individualised to cover safety considerations. The education component assists patients to manage their condition by providing knowledge in areas such as breathing techniques, using medications and energy conservation

The importance of education

Understanding your health condition and learning strategies to better manage and improve your health is essential to your health and wellbeing.

There are numerous benefits associated with education, including:

Helping patients become active participants in their health care.
Helping patients and their families gain a better understanding of the physical and psychological changes that occur with chronic illness.
Helping patients and their families to explore ways to cope with those changes.

Rehab at Home

For some patients who cannot attend a local health center for rehabilitation, participating at home can be an option. During your initial contact with the service the nurse and/or physiotherapist will discuss whether this is a suitable option for you.

For more information watch the video below on Virtual Rehabilitation (Rehabilitation at home).