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NCT Number: NCT06998550

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease Lung Diseases Pulmonary Rehabilitation Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Esra Pehlivan, Associate Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

02164189616

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

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.

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Time frame: 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.

  2. Institutional Survey on PR Program Structure and Team Composition

    Time frame: 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.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Esra Pehlivan, Assoc Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

Fulya Senem Karaahmetoğlu, PT

CONTACT

[email protected]

+902167778777

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Patient Experiences and the Role of Team Structures in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Türkiye: The PRETTY Study - A National, Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 31, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 9, 2025

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