Using Remote Technology to Engage Patients with Interstitial Lung Diseases in a Home Exercise Program: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The access and compliance of patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to exercise programs (EPs) remain challenges.

Objectives

We assessed the dropout rate, intervention completion, compliance with data acquisition and submission, safety, and satisfaction of a home EP delivered via video conference (EP_VC group) or self-directed (EP_SD group) to patients with ILD. Pre- and post-intervention changes in patient outcomes (dyspnea, fatigue, exercise capacity, lung function, and quality of life) were secondarily explored.

Material and methods

Groups performed an eight-week virtual EP three times/week. Video conferences were led by a registered respiratory therapist, whereas self-directed exercises were completed following a pre-recor

SUBMITTER: Sarmento A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10890249 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature