Open AccessPhysical rehabilitation for lung transplant candidates and recipients: An evidence-informed clinical approach
Author(s) -
Lisa Wickerson,
Dmitry Rozenberg,
Tania JanaudisFerreira,
Robin Deliva,
Vincent Lo,
Gary K. Beauchamp,
Denise Helm,
Chaya Gottesman,
Polyana Mendes,
Luciana Vieira,
Margaret S. Herridge,
L.G. Singer,
Sunita Mathur
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2220-3230
DOI - 10.5500/wjt.v6.i3.517
Subject(s) - rehabilitation , medicine , lung transplantation , psychological intervention , intensive care medicine , transplantation , pulmonary rehabilitation , medical prescription , clinical practice , physical therapy , lung function , lung , surgery , nursing
Physical rehabilitation of lung transplant candidates and recipients plays an important in optimizing physical function prior to transplant and facilitating recovery of function post-transplant. As medical and surgical interventions in lung transplantation have evolved over time, there has been a demographic shift of individuals undergoing lung transplantation including older individuals, those with multiple co-morbidites, and candidates with respiratory failure requiring bridging to transplantation. These changes have an impact on the rehabilitation needs of lung transplant candidates and recipients. This review provides a practical approach to rehabilitation based on research and clinical practice at our transplant centre. It focuses on functional assessment and exercise prescription during an uncomplicated and complicated clinical course in the pre-transplant, early and late post-transplant periods. The target audience includes clinicians involved in pre- and post-transplant patient care and rehabilitation researchers.