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

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-80
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

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

Disqualifiers

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

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

Trial population

Group/Cohort 1 (Label): Patient Group Description: Adults with respiratory disease who have completed a PR program and will complete the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire. Group/Cohort 2 (Label): Program Coordinator Group Description: Healthcare professionals responsible for PR program coordination who will complete the Institutional Survey Form about organizational and team structures.

Trial design

Design model

Cohort

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Other intervention

    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

    Other intervention

    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

Treatment groups

384 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: PatiePatient Group: Individuals Who Completed a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programnts1 intervention
Group B: Institutional Representative Group: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Coordinators1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire

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.

Time frame
Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program
2

Institutional Survey on PR Program Structure and Team Composition

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.

Time frame
Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

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