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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Chronic Disease Management

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  • The Hospital del Tórax Dr. Antonio A. Centrángolo has offered a pulmonary rehabilitation program since 1996.
  • A home-based program (HBP) was introduced in 2015 for patients facing geographical or scheduling challenges.
  • Chronic pulmonary disease necessitates consistent rehabilitation for improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe adherence rates to the home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program.
  • To identify factors associated with adherence among patients with chronic pulmonary disease.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the HBP in a real-world clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study analyzed data from patients enrolled in the HBP in 2017.
  • Eligibility criteria included distance or time constraints from the hospital, or work conflicts.
  • Adherence was defined by attendance at the fifth hospital visit, with prescribed weekly exercises and monthly check-ins.

Main Results:

  • Out of 127 eligible patients, 96 were assigned to the HBP; 40.6% attended only the first visit.
  • Only 23% of patients adhered to the full home-based program requirements.
  • Adherent patients demonstrated better forced vital capacities (FVCs), lower dyspnea scores, and fewer exacerbations.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program was significantly associated with a better clinical status.
  • Improved patient access to healthcare facilities, including transportation, positively influenced program adherence.
  • Strategies to enhance patient engagement and overcome logistical barriers are crucial for HBP success.