Attrition in pulmonary rehabilitation programs is most associated with which of the following?

a. Success of the physical reconditioning component
b. Degree to which patients' psychosocial needs are met
c. Scope and depth of the group educational activities
d. Availability of adequate and reliable exer-cise equipment


ANS: B
Studies show that the relative success of reconditioning plays less of a role in determining whether patients complete a program than does meeting their psychosocial support needs.

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