Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Self-esteem in Patients With COPD

Effects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Self-esteem in Patients With COPD

the aim of this study is to evaluate the evolution of self-esteem during a pulmonary rehabilitation program, in COPD patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient with stage 2 to 4 (A to D) COPD admitted to a pulmonary rehabilitation program
• Patient aged 18 or over
• Patient able to consent and having signed a consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient with pain, osteoarthritis or shoulder surgery
• Patient with a history of Pneumonectomy, lobectomy less than 6 months old
• Refusal of participation
• Patient with an inability to complete a pulmonary rehabilitation program in totality
• Pregnant or breast-feeding women
• Patient under tutorship or curatorship