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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2025

Use of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Lung Cancer Patients in Korea: Analysis of the National Health Insurance Service Database.

Sang Hun Kim, Cho Hui Hong, Jong-Hwa Jeong, Jinmi Kim, Jeong Su Cho, Jin A Yoon, Jung Seop Eom, Byeong Ju Lee, Myung Hun Jang, Myung-Jun Shin and 1 more

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Sang Hun KimDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4849-5228
Cho Hui HongBiomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1981-860X
Jong-Hwa JeongDepartment of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation of Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3205-0857
Jinmi KimDepartment of Biostatistics, Clinical Trial Center, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6715-0447
Jeong Su ChoDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7422-6171
Jin A YoonDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5762-0559
Jung Seop EomDepartment of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0832-1314
Byeong Ju LeeDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7250-8909
Myung Hun JangDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9694-5409
Myung-Jun ShinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4010-0383
Yong Beom ShinDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. yi0314@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5026-1696

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea 2021R1C1C1006936Pusan National University Hospital
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the utilization trends of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) among lung cancer patients in Korea using the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) database (2017 to 2021). PR was introduced and covered under the NHIS in 2016, primarily for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but recent evidence suggests its benefits for lung cancer patients. Data extraction was based on Korea Informative Classification of Diseases 8th revision codes C33 and C34, with PR prescriptions identified by codes MM440 and MM290. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed, and propensity score matching was used for comparison between PR and non-PR groups. Results showed a significant increase in PR utilization, with the number of patients receiving PR (MM440) rising from 1,002 in 2017 to 3,723 in 2021, indicating a 3.7-fold increase. However, the proportion of patients receiving PR remained low at 2.9% in 2021. Enhanced access to PR services and improved evaluation strategies are essential for optimizing patient outcomes.

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Lung NeoplasmsAdultAgedDatabases, FactualFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNational Health ProgramsPropensity ScorePulmonary Disease, Chronic ObstructiveRepublic of KoreaBig DataExercise TestHealth InsuranceLung NeoplasmPulmonary Rehabilitation

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PMID40329791
PMCPMC12056064

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