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Interactive web-based pulmonary rehabilitation programme: a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

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  • 1Leicester Respiratory Biomedical Research Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester, UK.

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An interactive web-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program is a feasible alternative to conventional PR for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. While both methods improved exercise capacity, higher dropout rates were observed in the web-based group.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Digital Health
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management often includes pulmonary rehabilitation (PR).
  • Conventional PR programs require frequent in-person attendance.
  • Exploring alternative delivery methods like web-based programs is crucial for accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and acceptability of an interactive web-based PR program compared to conventional PR.
  • To evaluate patient outcomes in terms of exercise capacity and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled feasibility trial was conducted.
  • 103 COPD patients were randomized to either a web-based PR program or conventional PR.
  • Outcomes included recruitment rates, dropout rates, exercise capacity (endurance shuttle walk test), and quality of life (CRQ-D).
Keywords:
InternetSPACE for COPDWeb-basedchronic obstructive pulmonary diseasepulmonary rehabilitation

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Main Results:

  • Both web-based and conventional PR groups showed statistically significant improvements in the endurance shuttle walk test and CRQ-Dyspnoea.
  • No significant differences in outcomes were found between the two groups.
  • Dropout rates were substantially higher in the web-based PR group (57%) compared to conventional PR (23%).

Conclusions:

  • An interactive web-based PR program is feasible and acceptable for COPD patients.
  • Conventional PR demonstrated a lower dropout rate.
  • Future research should explore choice-based PR programs and patient stratification for personalized care.