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. 2024 Mar 18;24:139. doi: 10.1186/s12890-024-02965-3

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