Abstract: Objective: To systematically integrate the experience of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients participating in pulmonary rehabilitation, and to provide an evidence-based basis for improving the participation and compliance of pulmonary rehabilitation. Methods: Qualitative studies on pulmonary rehabilitation experience of COPD patients published by June 2022 were searched in English and Chinese databases. The quality of included studies were evaluated with Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Tool for qualitative studies. Results: A total of 13 eligible studies were included, 47 research findings were extracted, and grouped into 6 new categories and further synthesized 2 integrated themes: the positive impact of pulmonary rehabilitation on patients, factors influencing patients participation in pulmonary rehabilitation. Conclusion: Medical staff should pay attention to the influencing factors of COPD patients' participation in pulmonary rehabilitation, optimize pulmonary rehabilitation program based on the expectations of patients, and improve patients' treatment participation and compliance.

Key words: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; pulmonary rehabilitation; qualitative research; systematic review