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Peter Alter1, Swantje Beyer2, Michael J Fischer3,4
1Department of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Philipps University of Marburg (UMR), German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Marburg, Germany.
Background:
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is beneficial, yet outcome assessment remains inconsistent. A multidisciplinary D-A-CH working group reviewed evidence, introduced new measures, and explored emerging PR concepts.
Summary:
The meeting emphasized patient-reported and clinician-reported outcome measures. A key focus was the minimal clinically important difference (MCID), a widely used metric which is applied inconsistently and is highly dependent on the baseline value. The "performance score" (T2D = T2 + (T2-T1)) takes baseline status (T1) into account by combining the discharge value (T2) with the improvement (T2-T1) before and after treatment, based on the distribution. This simple descriptive approach results in a baseline-adjusted MCID estimator, with a planned multicenter study to validate its use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rehabilitation. Further discussions addressed epistemic trust, crucial for patient adherence and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a study planned to assess its impact. Dysfunctional breathing (DB), often overlooked in PR, was highlighted, emphasizing the need for standardized diagnostic tools. The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in PR, including large language models, was explored, with surveys planned to evaluate patient and provider perceptions.
Key Messages:
The T2D performance score offers a dynamic approach to assessing PR progress, addressing MCID limitations. Standardized methods for epistemic trust and DB diagnosis are essential for better recognition and management. AI integration in PR presents opportunities for personalized rehabilitation but requires further evaluation. The D-A-CH working group remains committed to advancing PR through evidence-based strategies and international collaboration.
Insights
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) outcome assessment is inconsistent. A new T2D performance score adjusts for baseline values, improving MCID estimation for COPD patients, with AI and trust also explored.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Health Outcomes Research
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a vital intervention, but consistent outcome assessment remains a challenge.
- Existing metrics like the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) are inconsistently applied and baseline-dependent.
- A multidisciplinary D-A-CH working group convened to address these limitations and explore novel PR concepts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evidence and introduce new outcome measures for pulmonary rehabilitation.
- To explore emerging concepts in PR, including patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and clinician-reported outcome measures (CROMs).
- To address limitations in MCID application and investigate factors like epistemic trust and dysfunctional breathing in PR.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing evidence on PR outcome assessment.
- Introduction of the T2D performance score (T2D = T2 + (T2 - T1)) as a baseline-adjusted MCID estimator.
- Planning of multicenter studies to validate the T2D score in COPD rehabilitation and assess epistemic trust. Exploration of AI and dysfunctional breathing (DB) through planned surveys and diagnostic tool development.
Main Results:
- The T2D performance score offers a dynamic, baseline-adjusted approach to evaluating PR progress, overcoming MCID limitations.
- Emphasis on the need for standardized methods to assess epistemic trust and diagnose DB for improved patient management.
- Exploration of artificial intelligence (AI) in PR suggests potential for personalized rehabilitation, pending further evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The T2D performance score represents a significant advancement in PR outcome assessment, particularly for COPD.
- Standardization of epistemic trust assessment and DB diagnosis are crucial for enhancing PR effectiveness.
- AI integration holds promise for personalized PR, requiring continued research and evaluation of patient and provider perceptions.
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