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Introduction

What is the Program About?

Who is the Program For?

Who Refers Patients?

Can I Offer this Program? (Essentials Checklist)

Program Funding

Toolkit Summary and Checklist

References

Resources

Patient Assessment

Who is the Program For?

Medical History

Assessing Exercise Capacity

Assessing Quality of Life

Assessing Shortness of Breath

References

Resources

Excercise Training

Importance of Exercise

Exercise Prescription and Training

Inspiratory Muscle Training

Home Training

Length of Training Program

Location of Training Program

Maintaining the Gains

Use of Supplemental Oxygen

Use of Bronchodilators

Exercise Equipment and Staff

Examples of Exercise Training

Exercise Prescription Table

References

Resources

Patient Education

Importance of Education

Aims & Objectives

Education Topics

References

Resources

Program Evaluation

What Effects Did the Program Have on Key Outcomes?

What Did My Patient Think of the Program?

How to Provide Feedback to the Referring Doctor

References

Resources

Contact

Contact Details

Program Committee Members

Website Sponsors

Useful Organisations

The Australian Lung Foundation, Australian Physiotherapy Association