Availability and characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs in family health centers and hospitals from Chile: Descriptive, retrospective and multicentric study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine availability and characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programs performed in 2019 in family health centers and hospitals from Chile.

Methodology

A descriptive and retrospective study was designed, considering PR programs operated in 2019. A non-probability and convenience sample was obtained. Availability and characteristics of centers and PR were measured using a questionnaire translated, modified, validated, and sent by email.

Results

Out of 80 responses (22.8%), 60% of centers offered PR program, where the lack of time was the greatest barrier. The programs were mainly outpatient, non-personalized, with 10(IQR 4-11) participants, 12 (IQR 12-16) weeks of length, with 2.4 ± 0.6 session/week, and 1 (IQR 1-2) hours/session. Chronic Obstruct

SUBMITTER: Mendez A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9903030 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature