"Developed by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs, Third Edition, is completely revised to help practitioners understand and appreciate the theoretical base and essential components of pulmonary rehabilitation. These updated guidelines feature program management procedures that will help physicians, clinical program directors, and specialists enhance their programs and assist their patients in establishing specific goals." "This text is a must for AACVPR members, clinical program directors, and other pulmonary and subpulmonary specialists who are intent on building and maintaining accredited pulmonary care programs and providing the best care for their patients."--BOOK JACKET.