The LungFIT Pulmonary Rehabilitation podcast focuses on all things related to pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). PR is a multidisciplinary, evidence-based intervention for people with chronic lung disease. People who participate in PR report improved quality of life, reduced symptoms, and have better exercise tolerance. Many years of excellent research have provided PR with a solid evidence base, but often this evidence is not translated into clinical practice.
There are some resources available to people who work in PR, such as courses and conferences, but many of these are expensive or not available to everyone.
This LungFIT Pulmonary Rehabilitation podcast is an easily accessible format for knowledge dissemination and provides helpful information and tips for healthcare providers working in PR. It may also be informative for patients and their families.
The LungFIT Pulmonary Rehabilitation podcast will include topics such as:
- upcoming research
- clinical updates on assessment, tests, and tools
- journal clubs
- interviews with PR experts
- tips on how to improve your program
We will also focus on professional development, with episodes dedicated to planning your career development, understanding how to read journal articles, and creating your community of practice.
About Dr Pat Camp
Dr Pat Camp is a physical therapist and Associate Professor in the University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Physical Therapy. She is also a Principal Investigator at the UBC Centre for Heart Lung Innovation.
Dr Camp began the St. Paul’s Hospital Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program in 1997 and is still involved with many program activities. Her research focuses on pulmonary rehabilitation for people with acute exacerbations of COPD; telehealth; and Indigenous lung health
This podcast is generously funded by our sponsors: British Columbia Lung Association & the St Pauls Foundation.