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Phenotypic Variation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Primary Care.
BioMed research international - 1 Jan 2016
Beekman Emmylou, Mesters Ilse, Spigt Mark G, van Eerd Eva A M, Gosselink Rik, de Bie Rob A, van Schayck Onno C P
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Introduction. Despite the high number of inactive patients with COPD, not all inactive patients are referred to physical therapy, unlike recommendations of general practitioner (GP) guidelines. It is likely that GPs take other factors into account, determining a subpopulation that is treated by a physical therapist (PT). The aim of this study is to explore the phenotypic differences between inactive patients...
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