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

NCT06998550 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: PRETTY Study
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 384
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease; Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• 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.

  Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program

• 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.

  Within 4 weeks after completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation program

Study Arms (2)

PatiePatient Group: Individuals Who Completed a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programnts

Adult patients with a respiratory disease who have completed a pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program, regardless of the setting (inpatient, outpatient, or home-based).

Other: Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire

Institutional Representative Group: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Coordinators

Healthcare professionals (e.g., physiotherapists, pulmonologists, or allied health staff) who are designated as coordinators or key team members responsible for organizing and managing the pulmonary rehabilitation program in their institution.

Other: Institutional Survey on PR Program Structure and Team Composition

Interventions

Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire OTHER

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.

PatiePatient Group: Individuals Who Completed a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programnts

Institutional Survey on PR Program Structure and Team Composition OTHER

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

Institutional Representative Group: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Coordinators

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 80 Years
• Sex: all
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study 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.

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Lung Diseases

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiratory Tract Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Esra Pehlivan, Assoc Professor

CONTACT

esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr

Fulya Senem Karaahmetoğlu, PT

CONTACT

+902167778777; fulyakaraahmet@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 5 Days
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 22, 2025
• First Posted: May 31, 2025
• Study Start: July 29, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 9, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Locations

TU (1)