Comparison of Postoperative Telerehabilitation and Unsupervised Home-Based Training in Older Adults With Lung Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To examine the effects of postoperative pulmonary telerehabilitation (PTR) in older adults with lung cancer using a popular mobile instant messenger.

Methods

We conducted a randomized controlled trial in ambulatory patients (n = 64; aged ≥ 65 years) with lung cancer scheduled for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention (IG) or control (CG) groups. Four weeks after surgery, both groups received a one-time education session on standard home-based pulmonary rehabilitation at the rehabilitation center. The IG underwent a PTR program thrice weekly for 4 weeks using a mobile instant messenger or telephone. Both groups were instructed to maintain their exercise routine (at least 3 times a week) during the 4-week follow-up.

SUBMITTER: Shin YB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12947910 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature