Perceptions and Beliefs Associated with Enrolling in Pulmonary Rehabilitation in People With Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Purpose: To explore the reasons people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) accept enrolment in pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) using a framework of health behaviour change, to ascertain which motivational processes resulted in the intention to enrol in PR. Method: Semi-structured interviews informed by the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) framework were conducted with individuals with CRD who were referred to for PR. Content analysis was …