Cough Assessment and Management in Pulmonary Rehabilitation- A Canadian Survey

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a cornerstone intervention for controlling respiratory symptoms in people with chronic respiratory diseases. Chronic cough affects up to 90% of people with chronic respiratory diseases, however, it is currently unknown whether chronic cough is assessed and/or managed in p...

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Published in:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 2023-12, Vol.20 (1), p.71-79
Main Authors: Ilicic, Ana Maria, Brooks, Dina, Kho, Michelle, Goldstein, Roger, Oliveira, Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
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Canada
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Cough - diagnosis
Cough - etiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Humans
lung disease
management
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive - diagnosis
questionnaire
rehabilitation
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Pulmonary rehabilitation is a cornerstone intervention for controlling respiratory symptoms in people with chronic respiratory diseases. Chronic cough affects up to 90% of people with chronic respiratory diseases, however, it is currently unknown whether chronic cough is assessed and/or managed in pulmonary rehabilitation. This study aimed to determine if and how chronic cough is assessed and managed in pulmonary rehabilitation. This was a cross-sectional study. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs in Canada were identified via online websites. A representative from each program was invited to complete an online survey including the following topics: program demographics, assessment and management practices, and barriers and facilitators. Of 133 programs contacted, 31 returned a completed survey (23% response rate). Approximately half (52%) of respondents reported enrolling patients with chronic cough. Of those, 45% reported assessing and 62% reported intervening in chronic cough. Inadequate knowledge of assessment and management techniques was commonly identified to be a barrier and increased education was suggested as a possible facilitator. Based on pulmonary rehabilitation programs that responded to our survey, chronic cough is a prevalent symptom; however, it is scarcely assessed and managed. A need for structured education and the use of standardised strategies were reported as facilitators to the assessment and management of chronic cough in pulmonary rehabilitation.
ISSN:1541-2555
1541-2563
DOI:10.1080/15412555.2022.2141622