Abstract
Introduction: PR is a low-cost, high-impact intervention. Despite its effectiveness in western countries, it is sparsely available in low resource settings such as in Sri Lanka. PR has to be acceptable to people living with COPD and the healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in its referral and delivery.
Aims: To obtain the views of potential referrers and deliverers of PR and adults living with COPD on potential adaptations required to make PR specific to the Sri Lankan context.
Methods: Nine semi-structured interviews (7 doctors, 2 physiotherapists) and two focus group discussions were conducted with 5 nurses and with 5 adults living with COPD. Thematic analysis was used.
Results: Three key themes were developed; nutritional support; education priorities; and incorporating singing and/or music to PR. Potential adaptations include; nutritional supplementation and advice; singing as an additional activity and the use of music in classes; prioritizing education sessions regarding symptom management and use of medication, currently limited in Sri Lanka’s public health sector.
Conclusion: By exploring the views of people living with COPD and HCPs, we have identified cultural adaptations for PR in Sri Lanka required to develop an appropriate service, attractive to patients, referrers, and deliverers.
Footnotes
Cite this article as: European Respiratory Journal 2021; 58: Suppl. 65, PA3904.
This abstract was presented at the 2021 ERS International Congress, in session “Prediction of exacerbations in patients with COPD”.
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