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Telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation enhances functional capacity and quality of life in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A 12-week single-arm intervention study

Abstract: Traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation protocols enhance respiratory health and functional capacity in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients but …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Clinician views on inhaler substitution in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: In July 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented a nationwide inhaler formulary change affecting approximately 260,000 veterans with chronic …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Housing Physical Health Peer reviewed

Study protocol for a 1-year, randomized, single-blind, parallel group trial of stand-alone indoor air filtration in the homes of US military Veterans with moderate to severe COPD in metropolitan Chicago

Abstract: Background: Exposure to air pollutants in indoor and outdoor air is associated with adverse chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) outcomes. To date, few studies …

Housing Physical Health Peer reviewed

Predictors of patient-reported and pharmacy refill measures of maintenance inhaler adherence in Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Rationale: Suboptimal adherence to inhaled medications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a challenge. Objectives: To examine the …

Physical Health Peer reviewed