Understanding the Influences of COPD Patient’s Capability on the Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in the UK Through an Inclusive Design Approach

摘要

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is recommended for patients with COPD to improve their symptoms and quality of life. However, in the UK, only one in ten of those who need PR receive it and this might be inaccessible to people with disabilities. This study aims to inform improvements to PR service by identifying barriers to the uptake of PR in the COPD care journey in relation to patients’ capabilities that can affect their access to PR.