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 |