How team organization affects patient experience in pulmonary rehabilitation in Türkiye

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This national, multicenter, cross-sectional observational project will collect patient-reported satisfaction data and institutional information from pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) centers across Türkiye. Adults who have completed a structured PR program will complete an online Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire, and designated PR coordinators will complete an Institutional Survey on team composition and service delivery. The analysis will look for associations between organizational features (such as multidisciplinary staffing, coordinator roles, and service models) and reported patient satisfaction. Results aim to identify structural factors that support patient-centered care and inform standardization of PR services nationwide.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
  Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Esra Pehlivan, Assoc Professor
• Email: esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.