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ArticlePloS one2023

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

Rafaella Rabelo Polato, Cristino Carneiro Oliveira, Yuri Augusto de Sousa Miranda, Leandro Ferracini Cabral, Carla Malaguti, Anderson José

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Rafaella Rabelo PolatoPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Functional Performance, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
Cristino Carneiro OliveiraPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Functional Performance, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-6546-0225
Yuri Augusto de Sousa MirandaCardiac and Respiratory Physiotherapy Department, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-0019-9075
Leandro Ferracini CabralCardiac and Respiratory Physiotherapy Department, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-6485-3964
Carla MalagutiPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Functional Performance, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
Anderson JoséPostgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Functional Performance, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-3611-0098

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Abstract

introductionSeveral 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

methodsThis 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.

resultsIndividuals 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 work were also reported. Another reported theme was not perceiving the need for rehabilitation due to feeling well. Minor themes included the need for more information about rehabilitation and a lack of interest, motivation, and medical encouragement.

conclusionIndividuals hospitalized for COVID-19 faced several barriers to participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program. These barriers included difficulties in accessing the rehabilitation center, health problems, lack of time, and the perception that rehabilitation was unnecessary. There is a need for actions to overcome these barriers to make the program available to a larger number of individuals.

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COVID-19Post-Acute COVID-19 SyndromeHospitalizationHumansQualitative Research

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