Barriers and enablers to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review
Systematic review identifies barriers and enablers to pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients, suggesting improvements needed in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Points
Barriers such as personal financial constraints hinder pulmonary rehabilitation uptake in COPD patients.
Identified enablers like higher educational levels and better awareness can improve rehabilitation success.
A systematic review analyzed five studies in low- and middle-income countries to understand rehabilitation challenges.
Addressing both common and unique barriers in LMICs is crucial for developing effective rehabilitation programs.