Topic/content
This dissertation examines the rehabilitative aftercare of patients with advanced COPD following lung volume reduction (LVR). Although rehabilitation is considered an important part of treatment, little is known about how often such offers are actually used and which factors influence access. The aim of the study is to analyse possible social, regional and structural inequalities in rehabilitation care. The study follows a mixed-methods approach and combines a prospective patient survey with qualitative interviews with patients and professionals. The doctoral project is being carried out in cooperation with the Lungenemphysemregister e. V. and includes specialised lung centres in Germany in the data collection.
Curriculum Vitae
Academic and professional qualifications
Since 2023: Assistant to the board - Lungenemphysemregister e. V.
Since 2023: Administrative management - Neubeuern-Nußdorf parish association
2017-2023: Assistant to the commercial management - kbo-Inn-Salzach-Klinikum Wasserburg am Inn
2012-2016: M.A. Health economics - APOLLON University of Applied Sciences Bremen
2011-2014: Head of the PR division and assistant to the commercial manager - kbo-Inn-Salzach-Klinikum Wasserburg am Inn
2008-2011: B.A. Business Administration (specialisation in management in the health system) - Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences
Academic activities
2025-2026: Visiting scientist - Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (active participation in healthcare-related research and registry projects)
Publications (examples)
Rummenholl M, Sgarbossa T, Grah C, Holland A, Hübner RH. Das Lungenemphysemregister e.V.: Improving quality of care in interventional emphysema therapy and health management for patients with advanced COPD and lung emphysema [The Lung Emphysema Registry: Improving quality of care in interventional emphysema therapy and health management for patients with advanced COPD and lung emphysema]. Pneumology. 2025 Sep;79(9):661-666. doi: 10.1055/a-2532-4885. Epub 2025 Mar 3. PMID: 40032254.
Rummenholl, M. et al (2026). Influence of different exercise concepts on the treatment outcome of lung volume reduction with valves in advanced COPD. Pneumology 80(Suppl.): S83. DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1816284.
Sgarbossa, T., Rummenholl, M., Grah, C., Holland, A. E., Hübner, R.-H. (2026). Lungenemphysemregister e.V.: Offer and care structure of lung volume reduction therapy in Germany. Pneumology 80(Suppl.): S22. DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1816130.
Pappe, E., Darvishi, H., Sgarbossa, T., Saccomanno, J., Rummenholl, M., Witzenrath, M., Hübner, R.-H. (2026). Prognostic relevance of blood eosinophils for the response to endoscopic valve implantation in COPD with severe emphysema. Pneumology 80(Suppl.): S85. DOI: 10.1055/s-0046-1816288.
