How team organization affects patient experience in pulmonary rehabilitation in Türkiye
Patient Experiences and the Role of Team Structures in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Türkiye: The PRETTY Study - A National, Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Observational Study
This project will ask adults in Türkiye who completed pulmonary rehabilitation to see if different program team setups are linked to their satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 384 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Üsküdar) |
| Trial ID | NCT06998550 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (≥18) in Türkiye with a diagnosed respiratory condition who have completed a structured pulmonary rehabilitation program and can complete the online questionnaire are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People still enrolled in a PR program, or those unable to complete the questionnaire without caregiver help because of cognitive or language barriers, will not be included and therefore will not directly benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could point to specific team and organizational changes that improve patient satisfaction and help standardize pulmonary rehabilitation services in Türkiye.
How similar studies have performed: Similar cross-sectional surveys in other countries have found links between rehabilitation team composition and patient satisfaction, but comprehensive national multicenter data from Türkiye are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Istanbul, Üsküdar
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Esra Pehlivan, Assoc Professor
- Email: esra.pehlivan@sbu.edu.tr
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.