Overview
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
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