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

Launched by SAGLIK BILIMLERI UNIVERSITESI · May 22, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The PRETTY Study is a clinical trial that looks at how satisfied patients are with pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) services in Türkiye. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a program designed to help people with lung diseases, like COPD or asthma, improve their breathing and overall health. This study will also explore how the way these programs are organized and the teams that run them affect patient satisfaction. By understanding these factors, the study aims to improve care and make PR services more consistent across the country.

To participate in the study, patients need to be at least 18 years old and have a diagnosed respiratory condition. They should have completed a structured PR program and be willing to answer a satisfaction questionnaire online. Those still in a PR program or unable to complete the questionnaire without help won't be included. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it's an important step toward enhancing patient-centered care in pulmonary rehabilitation. If you are eligible and decide to take part, you can share your experiences to help improve these vital services for others.

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Eligibility criteria

• Patient 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