Welcome to a new video-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Education Support Programme from the HSE.

The multi-disciplinary programme was produced by the NCP Respiratory and consists of 14 videos that cover a range of topics including an introduction from the Consultant and a service user experience as well as breathing exercises, oxygen therapy, nutrition and psychological supports for people to  promoting Self-Management and coping skills for people living with a major chronic disease.

Presented by 12 different health care professionals who have experience in Pulmonary Rehabilitation  and using evidence-based techniques, the resources will help to provide education and support to patients as part of Pulmonary Rehabilitation services s delivered throughout the country. Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programmes provides exercise and education to adults living with long-term lung conditions.

Research shows that completing a course of Pulmonary Rehabilitation and learning to self-manage a lung condition may help to shorten time spent in hospital or even prevent a hospital stay.

This video programme enables people to access the full suite of advice and education. In addition, patients can watch the videos online, any time they wish, as a reminder of what they learned.

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