Date of Award
2022
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Jennifer Harris
Second Advisor
Gena Coomes
Third Advisor
Julie Allison
Abstract
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive rehabilitation program that utilizes exercises and education in order to assist with the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by decreasing COPD exacerbations and increasing patient quality of life. A critical component to proposing a pulmonary rehabilitation program at a rural community hospital involves the support for a program by the potential referring providers. It is theorized that positive thoughts and attitudes towards pulmonary rehabilitation by providers correlates with support and ongoing success of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. A survey of providers associated with Labette Health was conducted to assess such attitudes and thoughts on pulmonary rehabilitation. Results of the survey indicated that providers were generally supportive of pulmonary rehabilitation and that developing a pulmonary rehabilitation program should be considered by Labette Health administrators.
Recommended Citation
Cosby, Shelbie, "A PROVIDER NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR A PULMONARY REHABILITATION PROGRAM AT A RURAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL" (2022). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 70.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/70
