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  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Physical Therapy
  • Virtual Care

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of virtual care models in healthcare.
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are adapting to incorporate digital health solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate current virtual care practices in Canadian pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
  • To understand the implementation and enablers of telehealth in respiratory physical therapy.

Main Methods:

  • A web-based survey was distributed to physiotherapists in Canadian pulmonary rehabilitation programs (March-June 2023).
  • Data were collected from 31 respondents representing 56 programs, yielding a 51% response rate.

Main Results:

  • A majority (65%) of programs utilized a hybrid model combining virtual and in-person care.
  • In-person assessments were common for exercise capacity and physical function.
  • Virtual delivery was frequently used for exercise prescription, education, and psychosocial support.

Conclusions:

  • Physiotherapists are increasingly adopting hybrid models for pulmonary rehabilitation post-pandemic.
  • Further research into the clinical utility of virtual assessments is needed.
  • Enhanced clinical guidelines and training are crucial for optimizing virtual and hybrid rehabilitation delivery.