Helping Patients Discover the Benefits of Exercise.

Autor: Wentworth, Allen
Zdroj: AARC Times; Sep2013, Vol. 37 Issue 9, p7-10, 3p, 3 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: The article discusses the need for respiratory therapists (RTs) to introduce the health benefits of exercise to their patients. RTs are said to be the best people who can introduce exercise since they have already formed a trusting relationship with their patients. These health experts are encouraged to personalize exercise programs in consideration of a patient's ability. RTs can reportedly follow the stages of change model when discussing options with patients.
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