Protocol for a single-centre mixed-method pre-post single-arm feasibility trial of a culturally appropriate 6-week pulmonary rehabilitation programme among adults with functionally limiting chronic respiratory diseases in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Malawi has a substantial burden of chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) which cause significant morbidity and loss of economic productivity, affecting patients, families and health systems. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a highly recommended non-pharmacological intervention in the clinical management of people with CRDs. However, Malawi lacks published evidence on the implementation of PR for people with CRDs. This trial will test the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a culturally appropriate hospital-based PR programme among adults with functionally limiting CRDs at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi.

Methods and analysis

This is a single-centre mixed-methods pre-post single-arm feasibility trial. Ten patients aged ≥18 years, with

SUBMITTER: Bickton FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8804676 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature