Patient Experiences and the Role of Team Structures in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Türkiye

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Pulmonary Disease; Pulmonary Rehabilitation

• Registration Number: NCT06998550
• Lead Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Brief Summary

The PRETTY Study aims to evaluate patient satisfaction with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) services across Türkiye and to investigate how satisfaction levels are related to the organizational structures and team compositions of the PR programs. This national, multicenter, cross-sectional observational study will also identify structural and organizational factors that may enhance patient-centered care and promote the standardization of PR services.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-22
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-22
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-31
• Study Start: 2025-06-01
• Primary Completion: 2026-06-01
• Study Completion: 2026-06-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 384

Inclusion Criteria

• Age ≥18 years
• Diagnosed with a respiratory condition (e.g., COPD, interstitial lung disease, asthma, bronchiectasis, etc.)
• Completed a structured PR program (minimum duration and frequency as defined by national guidelines or center-specific protocols)
• Willing and able to complete the online Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire
• Able to provide informed consent

Patient

Exclusion Criteria

• Ongoing participation in a PR program (only completed cases will be included)
• Inability to complete the questionnaire due to cognitive or language barriers without a caregiver

Coordinator Inclusion Criteria:

• Officially designated as the PR program coordinator or responsible team member
• Affiliated with a healthcare institution (public, university-affiliated, or private) in Türkiye that provides PR services
• Willing to complete the Institutional Survey Form regarding team structure, service delivery, and organizational characteristics
• Authorized by the institution to provide structural data related to the PR unit

Coordinator Exclusion Criteria:

• PR services provided on an informal or ad-hoc basis without a designated team or structure
• Institutions not offering a structured PR program

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire	Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program	An online survey designed to assess patient experiences and satisfaction levels with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) programs. The questionnaire covers aspects such as accessibility, communication, program structure, perceived outcomes, and overall satisfaction. It is administered via Google Forms and completed voluntarily by patients who have completed a PR program.
Institutional Survey on PR Program Structure and Team Composition	Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program	A structured online questionnaire completed by the designated PR program coordinator or team member. It includes questions on organizational features of the PR program, such as team composition, session frequency, assessment tools, referral and admission criteria, and program setting (inpatient, outpatient, or home-based). This survey aims to document the structural diversity of PR services across different healthcare institutions.