Access to respiratory rehabilitation in France: Opinions of pulmonologists and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 02/10/25
, Jean-Marie Grosbois b, Odile Sauvaget c, Jésus Gonzalez-Bermejo d, e, Amandine Rapin f, g, Arthur Pavot a, h, Pauline Henrot a, h, Mathieu Delorme h, Grégory Reychler i, §, Frédéric Costes j, #, Maéva Zysman a, hAbstract |
Despite its well-known benefits, respiratory rehabilitation (RR) remains underutilized among people with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) due to both patient- and physician-related barriers. This qualitative study (October 2023–March 2024) used two questionnaires: one for people with COPD to assess disease severity and access challenges, and another for pulmonologists to identify prescription obstacles. Distributed via associations and mailing lists, the survey reached 3,000 people with COPD and 500 pulmonologists, revealing shared concerns about facility shortages, poor information, and transportation issues. Enhancing RR access through better training, patient education, and expanded facilities should be a public health priority.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Access barriers, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Comorbidities, Pulmonologist, Respiratory rehabilitation
Abbreviation list : COPD, FEV1, GOLD, RR, SPLF
Vol 68 - N° 6
Article 101977- septembre 2025 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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