Examining Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Discharged COPD Patients
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) focused on measuring Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD), COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients admitted to the pulmonary ward for an AECOPD will be offered participation into this arm of the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Acute cardiac injury during admission
- Mobility issues
- Residence outside the greater Edmonton area
Sites / Locations
- University of Alberta Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Other
Other
Other
Early Pulmonary Rehabilitation (EPR)
Late Pulmonary Rehabilitation (LPR)
Usual Care
Patients randomized to EPR will be enrolled into the Breath Easy pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program at the Centre for Lung Health within 1 month of discharge. They will proceed through the program in a typical fashion.
Patients randomized to LPR will be enrolled into the Breath Easy pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program at the Centre for Lung Health within 3 months of discharge. They will proceed through the program in a typical fashion.
Usual care patients will be followed-up by their most responsible physician as determined by the admitting team.