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BMJ Publishing Group, BMJ, jul08 5(349), p. g4315-g4315

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.g4315

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An early rehabilitation intervention to enhance recovery during hospital admission for an exacerbation of chronic respiratory disease: randomised controlled trial

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Abstract

Objective To investigate whether an early rehabilitation intervention initiated during acute admission for exacerbations of chronic respiratory disease reduces the risk of readmission over 12 months and ameliorates the negative effects of the episode on physical performance and health status.