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Hybrid Tele-Rehabilitation in the Management of Pediatric Chronic Suppurative Lung Diseases: Study Protocol for a

Aspasia Mavronasou1, Panagiotis Dalamarinis2, Arietta Spinou3,4

  • 1Clinical Exercise Physiology & Rehabilitation Research Laboratory, Physiotherapy Department, School of Health Sciences, University of Thessaly, 35132 Lamia, Greece.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 13, 2026
PubMed

Insights

This study shows a hybrid tele-rehabilitation program significantly improves exercise capacity and adherence to airway clearance techniques (ACTs) in children with chronic suppurative lung diseases (CSLDs). The program combines home-based exercise and ACTs via video conferencing and a dedicated website.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Children with chronic suppurative lung diseases (CSLDs) experience persistent cough, impaired airway clearance, and reduced physical activity (PA).
  • Current management often struggles to maintain consistent airway clearance techniques (ACTs) and exercise, impacting functional capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a 12-week hybrid tele-rehabilitation program combining synchronous and asynchronous airway clearance techniques (ACTs) and exercise training for pediatric CSLDs.
  • To assess the program's impact on exercise capacity and adherence to ACTs compared to usual care.
  • To investigate improvements in functional capacity, PA, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-two children with CSLDs (excluding cystic fibrosis) were randomized into an intervention group or a usual care control group.
  • The intervention group received home-based, physiotherapist-supervised ACTs and exercise training via synchronous (videoconferencing) and asynchronous methods, supported by a website.
  • Outcomes including exercise tests, respiratory muscle strength, pulmonary function, PA, and quality of life were measured at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The study hypothesizes that the hybrid tele-rehabilitation program will lead to significant improvements in functional and exercise capacity.
  • It is also hypothesized that the program will enhance patient adherence to ACTs.
  • The intervention aims to demonstrate superiority over usual care in improving key health metrics.

Conclusions:

  • This research introduces an innovative hybrid tele-rehabilitation model for pediatric CSLD populations.
  • The program is designed to enhance physical capacity and adherence to physiotherapy, addressing limitations of traditional care.
  • Findings are expected to support the integration of digital health solutions in managing chronic pediatric lung diseases.

Keywords:
chronic suppurative lung diseasesinternet-based interventionpediatricsphysiotherapytelerehabilitation

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