A primary care medical home approach to pulmonary rehabilitation.

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an evidence-based, nonpharmacological intervention aimed to improve quality of life for patients living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Unfortunately, in Canada, most PR programs are hospital based and these are few in number; therefore, accessibility to PR programs is limited.

Methods: The Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network implemented an evidence-based PR program within the setting of the patient's medical home.