Burkow, Tatjana; Vognild, Lars Kristian; Østengen, Geir; Johnsen, Elin; Risberg, Marijke Jongsma; Bratvold, Astrid; Hagen, Tord; Brattvoll, Morten; Krogstad, Trine; Hjalmarsen, Audhild (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
Background: The prevalence of major chronic illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
diabetes, is increasing. Pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes self-management education are important in the
management of COPD and diabetes respectively. However, not everyone can participate in the programmes offered at
a hospital or other central locations, for reasons such as travel ...