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The respiratory rehabilitation inpatient service
has a provincial reach. We are able to
support
a number patients and their families across the Province.
It's physician-led but run by a multidisciplinary care team.
It includes physicians physical therapists, respiratory therapists and
others. It's a well-established clinical program
with teaching and clinical research components.
People with the respiratory issues, mostly COPD,
they've been struggling with their breathing, not moving much,
because of their condition, not being able to do the things that they
want to do in their home.
And so they come here for the six-week program to get back on their feet.
My COPD diagnosis
came through the respirologist. His suggestion
was that West Park would be the rehabilitation place in Ontario that would give
me the best advantage.
They design your program to address
your limitations when you come in and to be
at its best for you. What's unique about
the respiratory rehab unit is that it is a very structured program
and is very focused on education. But also it's always done
in a group setting and I think that's very unique and that gives
the patient the sense that they're not
alone in the world struggling with this condition and having that group setting
really provides them a sense of comfort and friendship.
And once they return to their communities, we can support them
through our outreach services.
Knowing West Park is prepared to address my needs
at any time in the year after completing the program is
ideally a comfort
and I can rely on that expertise.