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Physical therapy practice patterns in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Canadian Respiratory Journal, 06/30/09

Harth L et al. - Patient assessment focused on physical impairments, with little use of measures of function or health-related quality of life, whereas treatment focused on mobility, with a lesser focus on airway clearance. Further study is needed to identify the factors that impact these practice patterns.

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