SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
Characteristics, Components, and Efficacy of Telerehabilitation Approaches for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- Comparative effectiveness of different home-based pulmonary rehabilitation models in patients with COPD: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.NPJ primary care respiratory medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Digital Health Interventions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Evidence-based position paper on Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) professional practice on telerehabilitation. The European PRM position (UEMS PRM Section).European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine · 2024Pooled it
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- Clinical outcomes of asynchronous telerehabilitation through a mobile app are equivalent to synchronous telerehabilitation in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized control study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
- Synchronous and asynchronous telerehabilitation methods produce similar benefits in individuals with non-specific neck pain.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2024Trial
- Geriatric respiratory medicine 2026: from artificial intelligence to personalised management of the multimorbid patient.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2026Review
- Pulmonary Telerehabilitation and Telemonitoring for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Single-Arm Pilot Feasibility Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Artificial Intelligence Methods and Digital Intervention Strategies for Predicting and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: An Umbrella Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Healthcare professionals' beliefs, attitudes, and thoughts toward cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation: A mixed-methods study.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Different Models of Cardiac Telerehabilitation for People with Coronary Artery Disease: Features and Effectiveness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The Role of Tele-Exercise for People with Type 2 Diabetes: A Scoping Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Remote patient monitoring strategies and wearable technology in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Frontiers in medicine · 2023Review
- System Integrated Digital Empowering and teleRehabilitation to promote patient Activation and well-Being in chronic disabilities: A usability and acceptability study.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
- Telerehabilitation Approaches for People with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is at the top of the list of non-communicable diseases with related rehabilitation needs. Digital medicine may provide continuative integrated intervention, overcoming accessibility and cost barriers.
methodsWe systematically searched for randomized controlled trials on telerehabilitation (TR) in people with COPD to profile the adopted TR strategies, focusing on TR models and the main rehabilitation actions: monitoring and assessment, decision, and feedback. Additionally, a meta-analysis was run to test the TR effect on functional capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life compared to no intervention (NI) and conventional intervention (CI).
resultsOut of the 6041 studies identified, 22 were eligible for the systematic review, and 14 were included in the meta-analyses. Results showed a heterogeneous scenario in terms of the TR features. Furthermore, only a small group of trials presented a comprehensive technological kit. The meta-analysis highlighted a significant effect of TR, especially with the asynchronous model, on all outcomes compared to NI. Moreover, a non-inferiority effect of TR on functional capacity and quality of life, and a superiority effect on dyspnea compared to CI were observed. Finally, the studies suggested a high rate of TR adherence and high safety level.
conclusionsTR is an effective strategy to increase and maintain functional capacity, breath, and quality of life in people with COPD. However, a consensus on the essential elements and features of this approach needs to be defined, and the effect of long-term maintenance merits further investigation.
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