Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Conditions
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.
Interventions
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.
OTHERInstitutional 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
Sponsors
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactEsra Pehlivan, Assoc Professor
Backup ContactFulya Senem Karaahmetoğlu, PT
Outcome results
None listed