Randomised controlled trial of pulmonary rehabilitation including cognitive behavioural therapy for breathlessness.

Conclusion: Combining CBT+CPR produced comparable results to standard CPR. These findings may reflect cohort characteristics (HADs-A 24 cases, 17 borderline) or the inclusion of covert CBT in standard CPR as a consequence of education and coaching in supervised exercise sessions.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Williams, M., Paquet, C., Cafarella, P., Frith, P. Tags: Rehabilitation and Chronic Care Source Type: research