Journal article
Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COPD: A qualitative study reporting the patient perspective
A Lahham, CF McDonald, A Mahal, AL Lee, CJ Hill, AT Burge, NS Cox, R Moore, C Nicolson, P O’Halloran, R Gillies, AE Holland
Chronic Respiratory Disease | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD | Published : 2018
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Abstract
This study aimed to document the perspective of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who underwent home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) in a clinical trial. In this qualitative study, open-ended questions explored participants’ views regarding HBPR. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Major themes from interviews included the positive impact of HBPR on physical fitness, breathing and mood. Participants valued the flexibility and convenience of the programme. Participants also highlighted the importance of social support received, both from the physiotherapist over the phone and from family and friends who encourage..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The HomeBase trial was funded by Lung Foundation Australia and the National Health and Medical Research Council in Australia under project grant 1046353.