ArticleERJ open research2025
A focus group study about healthcare professionals' perspectives on patient education in pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Abstract
Introduction: Learning-centred education is a paramount component of pulmonary rehabilitation. A variability in educational needs exists among patients with a chronic respiratory disease referred for pulmonary rehabilitation and their significant others. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in meeting these needs by facilitating opportunities for learner-centred education. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of healthcare professionals involved in pulmonary rehabilitation regarding optimisation of patient education for people with a chronic respiratory disease referred for pulmonary rehabilitation and their significant others. Methods: Focus groups were conducted, which took place on-site at Ciro, a centre of expertise for patients with chronic organ failure, and online. Focus groups consisted of 1) an interprofessional team of healthcare professionals affiliated with Ciro; and 2) hospital-based healthcare professionals who refer patients to Ciro for pulmonary rehabilitation. Focus groups were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically by two independent researchers. Results: Three focus groups were held, involving 17 healthcare professionals representing various disciplines. Four main themes were identified: facilitators for optimal patient education, barriers for optimal patient education, involving significant others in patient education and healthcare professionals' preferences for education. Discussion: To enhance patient education in pulmonary rehabilitation, key recommendations include adopting personalised education, integrating e-health applications to complement face-to-face education and strengthening interprofessional collaboration for continuous and accessible education for both patients and their significant others.
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