Respiratory Rehabilitation

The Respiratory Management Program (Outpatient Phase) is a structured group program run over eight weeks on an outpatient basis.

Aims

To improve physical capacity
To normalise activity/exercise into day to day routine
To increase confidence and participation in social and community activities
To introduce lifestyle changes based on self management principles
To improve quality of life and minimise dependence on health care services
To educate participants about their own respiratory status
To facilitate emotional adjustment to chronic illness

Who can we assist?

People who have:

Frequent visits to hospital for their respiratory condition
The motivation to participate in a self management program
Reduced capacity for exercise
Reduced ability to do daily activities (functional capacity)
Reduced independence in day to day activities due to respiratory status
Surgery coming up that may reduce lung function
A need for medication education
The ability to travel to and from The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre

People who are current smokers are not accepted into the program.

Members of our team

Rehabilitation physician
Cardio-respiratory nurse
Physiotherapist
Exercise physiologist
Occupational therapist
Social worker
Pharmacist
Dietician
Speech pathologist
Allied health assistants

Some of the things our patients do

Physiotherapy- exercise & education aimed at improving strength, function & mobility
Keep an exercise diary and participate in a walking program at home
Occupational therapy – learning and practising ways to better manage at home and enjoy life more
Learn about anatomy, physiology, pathology, medication and oxygen therapy
Learn about managing symptoms and how to use the health system
Help each other to live well with a chronic illness
Access community resources and support services that will help them to stay on track

To make a referral

We accept referrals from medical practitioners, allied health professionals, nursing staff and insurance companies. Individuals and families may also make referrals. To make a referral, simply call (03) 9566 2777.

Further information for health professionals

Our Care Model: Preparation for discharge from the centre begins at admission, and is tied to our philosophy of self-dependence. Whenever possible, discharge planning is done in liaison with the patient’s family and friends, as well as any community services that are involved. Our knowledge of a broad range of community resources and facilities ensures that the transition from rehabilitation to community is as smooth and successful as possible, and that the patient continues to improve with the support they need.



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Healthscope Hospitals Medical Centres GP Clinics Skin Clinics Community Programs Human Pathology Advanced Pathology Veterinary Pathology Australia New Zealand Commercial Pathology Functional Pathology	Respiratory Rehabilitation The Respiratory Management Program (Outpatient Phase) is a structured group program run over eight weeks on an outpatient basis. Aims To improve physical capacity To normalise activity/exercise into day to day routine To increase confidence and participation in social and community activities To introduce lifestyle changes based on self management principles To improve quality of life and minimise dependence on health care services To educate participants about their own respiratory status To facilitate emotional adjustment to chronic illness Who can we assist? People who have: Frequent visits to hospital for their respiratory condition The motivation to participate in a self management program Reduced capacity for exercise Reduced ability to do daily activities (functional capacity) Reduced independence in day to day activities due to respiratory status Surgery coming up that may reduce lung function A need for medication education The ability to travel to and from The Victorian Rehabilitation Centre People who are current smokers are not accepted into the program. Members of our team Rehabilitation physician Cardio-respiratory nurse Physiotherapist Exercise physiologist Occupational therapist Social worker Pharmacist Dietician Speech pathologist Allied health assistants Some of the things our patients do Physiotherapy- exercise & education aimed at improving strength, function & mobility Keep an exercise diary and participate in a walking program at home Occupational therapy – learning and practising ways to better manage at home and enjoy life more Learn about anatomy, physiology, pathology, medication and oxygen therapy Learn about managing symptoms and how to use the health system Help each other to live well with a chronic illness Access community resources and support services that will help them to stay on track To make a referral We accept referrals from medical practitioners, allied health professionals, nursing staff and insurance companies. Individuals and families may also make referrals. To make a referral, simply call (03) 9566 2777. Further information for health professionals Our Care Model: Preparation for discharge from the centre begins at admission, and is tied to our philosophy of self-dependence. Whenever possible, discharge planning is done in liaison with the patient’s family and friends, as well as any community services that are involved. Our knowledge of a broad range of community resources and facilities ensures that the transition from rehabilitation to community is as smooth and successful as possible, and that the patient continues to improve with the support they need.
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