Tailoring pulmonary rehabilitation for adults with asthma

Abstract

Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a widely utilized effective treatment involving exercise and education for people with chronic lung diseases. Adults with asthma are eligible for PR; however, they are often under-referred or struggle to participate. Many factors contribute to this incongruency, yet few attempts have been made to adapt PR to better suit such individuals, resulting in a surprising omission from international asthma guidelines. This study aims to develop a new consumer- and expert-informed PR model in asthma. This work will contribute significantly towards clearer expectations and enhanced utilization of PR for adults with asthma. (AU)