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Tele-Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Global Expert Perspectives on Unresolved Issues
Marilyn L Moy1, Jennifer A Alison2, Richard Casaburi3
1Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Section, VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Annals of the American Thoracic Society
|July 20, 2026
Summary
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) delivered remotely (tele-PR) can improve access to care for chronic lung disease patients. Experts discussed delivery modes, exercise equipment, and outcomes like exercise capacity and physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a vital intervention for chronic lung disease.
- Remote delivery (tele-PR) is advancing to improve accessibility.
- Key issues in tele-PR were discussed at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review expert opinions on unresolved issues in tele-PR.
- To compare synchronous vs. asynchronous tele-PR delivery.
- To evaluate exercise training methods and functional outcomes in PR.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review summarizing symposium presentations.
- Discussion of synchronous vs. asynchronous tele-PR.
- Comparison of gym equipment vs. minimal equipment for exercise.
- Analysis of exercise capacity, frailty, and physical activity as outcomes.
Main Results:
- Synchronous tele-PR offers safety and camaraderie; asynchronous tele-PR provides flexibility.
- Effective exercise training is achievable with both gym and minimal equipment.
- Exercise capacity improvement is consistent, but translation to increased physical activity varies.
- Frailty assessment may personalize PR content.
Conclusions:
- Tele-PR can enhance access to PR but should complement, not replace, center-based programs.
- All PR models must deliver core components and achieve expected outcomes.
- New tele-PR models require rigorous evaluation to ensure equitable access and effectiveness.
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