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Table 2 Content of SEPRP

From: A cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a structured pulmonary rehabilitation education programme for improving the health status of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): The PRINCE Study protocol

Week

Content

Educator

Week 1

Setting the scene

Practice Nurse

 

Introduction to exercise

Physiotherapist

Week 2

Managing medications

Practice Nurse

 

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

Week 3

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

 

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

Week 4

Managing breathlessness

Practice Nurse

 

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

Week 5

Knowing and managing your symptoms

Practice Nurse

 

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

Week 6

Recognising and managing acute exacerbations

Practice Nurse

 

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

Week 7

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

 

Managing stress and anxiety

Practice Nurse

Week 8

Exercise programme

Physiotherapist

 

Where to now?

Practice Nurse