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. 2020 Nov 1;76(3):264–271. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-215281

Table 2.

Education topics provided by the Harefield Pulmonary Rehabilitation programme

Education topics Profession
Lung anatomy and disease Physiotherapist or nurse
Medication Pharmacist
Smoking cessation Respiratory nurse specialist in smoking cessation and health promotion
Breathing techniques Physiotherapist
Chest clearance techniques Physiotherapist
Energy conservation/pacing Occupational therapist
SALT (Speech and Language Therapist)—swallowing advice Speech and language specialist
Diet and nutrition Dietician
Lifestyle (parts 1 and 2) Physiotherapist or nurse
Inhaler techniques Physiotherapist or nurse
Coping with your lung condition Clinical psychologist
Self-management Physiotherapist
Chest infections Physiotherapist
Benefits of exercise Physiotherapist
Onward exercise Physiotherapy assistant practitioner
Peer support Patient representative