Perceptions of individuals regarding barriers to participation in a pulmonary rehabilitation program after hospitalization due to COVID-19: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Several individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome referred for pulmonary rehabilitation did not participate. This study aimed to explore individuals' barriers to participating in posthospitalization COVID-19 rehabilitation.

Materials and methods

This was a qualitative, multicenter study performed using semistructured interviews. This study included 20 individuals hospitalized for COVID-19 who refused to participate in a pulmonary rehabilitation program at a university hospital.

Results

Individuals reported difficulties accessing the rehabilitation center, mainly due to distance, transport costs and conditions, and lack of companions. Health problems (e.g., surgeries, pain, and mobility difficulties) and lack of time due to work, commuting, and household wor

SUBMITTER: Polato RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10684017 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature