Physiological and psychological therapeutic effects of telerehabilitation treatment on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: [Purpose] Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive and fatal respiratory disease that affects older adults. Pulmonary rehabilitation improves symptoms and quality of life but faces barriers such as limited access. Telerehabilitation, enabled by technology, offers remote, personalized care and may overcome these barriers. Although its effectiveness is well-documented, it remains unclear whether telerehabilitation is superior or inferior to face-to-face rehabilitation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treatment outcomes. This study aimed to systematically compare telerehabilitation and face-to-face rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [Methods] We searched five databases for randomized controlled trials on telerehabilitation for chronic

SUBMITTER: Zhu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature