Respiratory Telerehabilitation of Boys and Young Men with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic forced reorganization of the multidisciplinary healthcare system for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Digital solutions seem to be optimal for providing rehabilitation at this time. The aim of this study was to investigate whether it is possible to conduct respiratory physical therapy with the use of telerehabilitation in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The study was conducted during an online conference for families with DMD. During the physical therapy panel we showed the video with the instructions of respiratory exercises. All participants (n = 152) were asked to fill in the online survey evaluating the quality, acceptance, and understanding of the instructions. The survey was filled in by 45 (29.6%) participants. The mean rating of satisfaction was 4.70/5, and for intel

SUBMITTER: Sobierajska-Rek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8229414 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature