Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing in Stroke Rehabilitation: Benefits and Clinical Utility Perceived by Physiotherapists and Individuals with Stroke.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the perceived benefits and clinical utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) from the perspectives of physiotherapists and patients and to explore the factors that influence adopting CPET in a stroke rehabilitation setting. Method: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Physiotherapists (n = 6) participated in a focus group to discuss the use of CPET in practice. Patients (n = 8) who had completed CPET during stroke rehabilitation participated in a semi-structured interview to explore their experiences. Thematic analysis was performed. Results: CPET increased the physiotherapists' confidence in prescribing exercise, especially for medically complex patients. Ongoin

SUBMITTER: Sharpe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8370738 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature