Table 2.
Absolute and relative frequencies of satisfaction with the pulmonary rehabilitation program
| Questions | Group | Strongly agree | Agree | Neither agree nor disagree | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The information (education and links) provided by the therapist was helpful | PRVC | 6 (75) | 2 (25) | - | - | - |
| PRSD | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | - | - | - | |
| The frequency of exercise sessions were acceptable | PRVC | 4 (50) | 3 (37) | 1 (13) | - | - |
| PRSD | 3 (50) | 2 (33) | 1 (17) | - | - | |
| The duration of exercise sessions was acceptable | PRVC | 4 (50) | 3 (37) | - | 1 (13) | - |
| PRSD | 3 (50) | 2 (33) | 1 (17) | - | - | |
| The level of difficulty of exercises was suitable | PRVC | 4 (50) | 3 (37) | - | - | 1 (13) |
| PRSD | 1 (16) | 3 (51) | 1 (16) | 1 (17) | - | |
| The time taken to collect data was acceptable (e.g., questionnaires) | PRVC | 5 (62) | 1 (13) | 2 (25) | - | - |
| PRSD | 3 (50) | 3 (50) | - | - | - | |
| The frequency of data submission (once a week) was acceptable | PRVC | 4 (50) | 4 (50) | - | - | - |
| PRSD | 4 (67) | 2 (33) | - | - | - | |
| I found the apps easy to install and use on my phone or tablet | PRVC | 6 (76) | 1 (12) | 1 (12) | - | - |
| PRSD | 4 (67) | 2 (33) | - | - | - | |
| I found the devices (spirometer, pulse oximeter, smart watch, and accelerometer) easy to use | PRVC | 3 (37) | 2 (25) | 2 (25) | - | 1 (13) |
| PRSD | 2 (33) | 3 (50) | 1 (17) | - | - | |
| I had no major technical difficulties or challenges | PRVC | 3 (38) | 2 (25) | 1 (12) | 1 (12) | 1 (12) |
| PRSD | 1 (17) | 3 (55) | 2 (33) | - | - | |
| I am satisfied with the support received from the research team during the study | PRVC | 4 (51) | 1 (12) | 2 (25) | - | 1 (12) |
| PRSD | 4 (67) | 2 (33) | - | - | - | |
| I felt that participating in the program had a positive impact on my overall health | PRVC | 5 (62) | 2 (25) | - | 1 (13) | - |
| PRSD | 3 (50) | 2 (33) | - | 1 (17) | - | |
| Overall, I am satisfied with the program | PRVC | 4 (50) | 2 (25) | 2 (25) | - | - |
| PRSD | 4 (67) | 1 (16) | 1 (16) | - | - |
Data shown as absolute (n) and relative frequency (%). PRVC: pulmonary rehabilitation via video conference; PRSD: self-directed pulmonary rehabilitation