Improvement Assessment
Symptoms
Patients symptoms are assessed to govern the effectiveness of lung rehab.
Body composition
After the completion of patient’s treatment, their BMI, fat free mass, fat content etc are assessed.
Inhalation Therapy Technique
The technique is assessed at the end of rehab as a routine procedure to incorporate the importance of inhalation therapy in the patients.
Depression and Anxiety
It is important to assess changes in depression and anxiety state at the end of treatment.
Pulmonary Function Tests
These tests are repeated to inquire if there has been any markable change in patient’s lung health.
Diet and Nutrition
Patients diet and nutrition are assessed to look for any improvement. They are also guided towards continuation of correct diet, nutrition and eating habits.
Exercise Testing
Patients undergo the same tests as during initial interview to objectively define the improvement in exercise ability.
Quality of life
Lung rehab leads to improvement in patient’s state of health, comfort, and happiness which is the ultimate goal of the patient. These changes are objectively quantified.
