A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Jane S Watson,1,2 Rachel E Jordan,1 Lucy Gardiner,3 Peymane Adab,1 Kate Jolly1 1Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, St George’s NHS Trust, London, UK; 3School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of...

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Main Authors: Watson JS, Jordan RE, Gardiner L, Adab P, Jolly K
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Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2023-07-01
Series:International Journal of COPD
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description Jane S Watson,1,2 Rachel E Jordan,1 Lucy Gardiner,3 Peymane Adab,1 Kate Jolly1 1Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, St George’s NHS Trust, London, UK; 3School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UKCorrespondence: Rachel E Jordan, Email R.E.Jordan@bham.ac.ukBackground: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, referral, uptake, and adherence remain low.Objective: To determine effectiveness of interventions to increase patient referral, uptake, and adherence to PR programs for patients with COPD.Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomized controlled trials, pre-post studies, and uncontrolled studies were sought from 7 databases and 3 clinical trial registries, to end August 2021. Full articles/conference abstracts were included if a coordinated set of activities was targeted to healthcare professionals (HCPs) caring for COPD patients, adults with COPD or their carers, to increase referral, uptake or adherence to any type of PR program. Two review authors independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts, extracted data and critically appraised studies using standard risk of bias tools.Results: From 11,272 records, 30 studies (23 full-text; 7 abstracts) met inclusion criteria: study interventions and designs were varied and generally low quality, targeting patients (n=13), HCPs (n=14) or both (n=3 studies). A CCT of patient held evidence score cards increased referral by 7.3% compared to 1.3% for usual care (p-0.03). A cluster RCT involving COPD nurse home visits with individualized care plans increased uptake to 31% compared to 10% in usual care (p=0.002). For people with anxiety or depression, one RCT of cognitive behavioral therapy alongside PR increased adherence (mean sessions 14.0 (sd 1.7) compared to 12.4 (sd 2.6)).Conclusion: Although a small number of studies, the weight of evidence suggested that interventions incorporating partnership working between patients and HCPs appeared to increase referral, uptake, and adherence with greater effectiveness than those targeting single populations. Increasing knowledge and empowering HCPs and patients may be important strategies. Concerns about study design and risk of bias suggest clear need for well-designed trials of interventions to report full pathway outcomes.Keywords: pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intervention, referral, uptake, adherence
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spelling doaj.art-1e331cd3be6248dc81bbd925fb9a192c2023-08-01T19:38:38ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of COPD1178-20052023-07-01Volume 181637165485540A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseWatson JSJordan REGardiner LAdab PJolly KJane S Watson,1,2 Rachel E Jordan,1 Lucy Gardiner,3 Peymane Adab,1 Kate Jolly1 1Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UK; 2Department of Respiratory Medicine, St George’s NHS Trust, London, UK; 3School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, UKCorrespondence: Rachel E Jordan, Email R.E.Jordan@bham.ac.ukBackground: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, referral, uptake, and adherence remain low.Objective: To determine effectiveness of interventions to increase patient referral, uptake, and adherence to PR programs for patients with COPD.Methods: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), non-randomized controlled trials, pre-post studies, and uncontrolled studies were sought from 7 databases and 3 clinical trial registries, to end August 2021. Full articles/conference abstracts were included if a coordinated set of activities was targeted to healthcare professionals (HCPs) caring for COPD patients, adults with COPD or their carers, to increase referral, uptake or adherence to any type of PR program. Two review authors independently screened titles, abstracts and full texts, extracted data and critically appraised studies using standard risk of bias tools.Results: From 11,272 records, 30 studies (23 full-text; 7 abstracts) met inclusion criteria: study interventions and designs were varied and generally low quality, targeting patients (n=13), HCPs (n=14) or both (n=3 studies). A CCT of patient held evidence score cards increased referral by 7.3% compared to 1.3% for usual care (p-0.03). A cluster RCT involving COPD nurse home visits with individualized care plans increased uptake to 31% compared to 10% in usual care (p=0.002). For people with anxiety or depression, one RCT of cognitive behavioral therapy alongside PR increased adherence (mean sessions 14.0 (sd 1.7) compared to 12.4 (sd 2.6)).Conclusion: Although a small number of studies, the weight of evidence suggested that interventions incorporating partnership working between patients and HCPs appeared to increase referral, uptake, and adherence with greater effectiveness than those targeting single populations. Increasing knowledge and empowering HCPs and patients may be important strategies. Concerns about study design and risk of bias suggest clear need for well-designed trials of interventions to report full pathway outcomes.Keywords: pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intervention, referral, uptake, adherencehttps://www.dovepress.com/a-systematic-review-of-the-effectiveness-of-interventions-to-promote-r-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-COPDpulmonary rehabilitationchronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseinterventionreferraluptakeadherence.
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A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
International Journal of COPD
pulmonary rehabilitation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
intervention
referral
uptake
adherence.
title A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
title_full A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
title_fullStr A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
title_full_unstemmed A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
title_short A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions to Promote Referral; Adherence; and Uptake of Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
title_sort systematic review of the effectiveness of interventions to promote referral adherence and uptake of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
topic pulmonary rehabilitation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
intervention
referral
uptake
adherence.
url https://www.dovepress.com/a-systematic-review-of-the-effectiveness-of-interventions-to-promote-r-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-COPD
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