Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study

This study assessed the feasibility of pulmonary telerehabilitation’s (PTR) acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Brazil. It also explored associations with clinical and socioeconomic features of Brazilians with C...

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Main Authors: Luis H. G. Neves, Carla Malaguti, Marissa R. Santos, Laura A. Cabral, Laura B. D. da Silva, Hugo H. de Oliveira, Alessa S. S. Brugiolo, Anderson José, Anne E. Holland, Cristino C. Oliveira
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Published: Hawaii Pacific University Library 2023-05-01
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Online Access:http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/Telerehab/article/view/6555
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author Luis H. G. Neves
Carla Malaguti
Marissa R. Santos
Laura A. Cabral
Laura B. D. da Silva
Hugo H. de Oliveira
Alessa S. S. Brugiolo
Anderson José
Anne E. Holland
Cristino C. Oliveira
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Anne E. Holland
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description This study assessed the feasibility of pulmonary telerehabilitation’s (PTR) acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Brazil. It also explored associations with clinical and socioeconomic features of Brazilians with COPD. This mixed-method study included thirty-one participants with COPD (age 62±10 years; FEV1= 72±14% predicted). Most participants (74.2%) reported good PTR session acceptability on the System Usability Scale and scores of ​4.6±0.3 and 4.5±0.6 on a 1-5 Likert-type scale of implementation and practicality, respectively. Participants suggested adaptations for better comfort on the exercise bike and varying exercise modalities. PTR acceptability was associated with participants’ younger age (rS=-0.57, p<0.01) and higher education (rS=0.51, p<0.01). PTR is feasible for people with COPD in Brazil regarding acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation. Younger age and higher educational level are associated with greater PTR acceptability.
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spelling doaj-art-0b25671898744155996895faf1dafffa2025-08-20T03:17:01ZengHawaii Pacific University LibraryInternational Journal of Telerehabilitation1945-20202023-05-0115110.5195/ijt.2023.6555Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility StudyLuis H. G. Neves0Carla Malaguti 1Marissa R. Santos 2Laura A. Cabral 3Laura B. D. da Silva 4Hugo H. de Oliveira 5Alessa S. S. Brugiolo 6Anderson José7Anne E. Holland 8Cristino C. Oliveira9Post-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Post-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.Post-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilPost-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, BrazilDepartment of Physiotherapy, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia; Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.1 Post-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Function Performance, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Post-Graduate Research Program on Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Physical Education, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy. Department of Physical Therapy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This study assessed the feasibility of pulmonary telerehabilitation’s (PTR) acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Brazil. It also explored associations with clinical and socioeconomic features of Brazilians with COPD. This mixed-method study included thirty-one participants with COPD (age 62±10 years; FEV1= 72±14% predicted). Most participants (74.2%) reported good PTR session acceptability on the System Usability Scale and scores of ​4.6±0.3 and 4.5±0.6 on a 1-5 Likert-type scale of implementation and practicality, respectively. Participants suggested adaptations for better comfort on the exercise bike and varying exercise modalities. PTR acceptability was associated with participants’ younger age (rS=-0.57, p<0.01) and higher education (rS=0.51, p<0.01). PTR is feasible for people with COPD in Brazil regarding acceptability, implementation, practicality, and adaptation. Younger age and higher educational level are associated with greater PTR acceptability. http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/Telerehab/article/view/6555Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseFeasibility studiesTelerehabilitation
spellingShingle Luis H. G. Neves
Carla Malaguti
Marissa R. Santos
Laura A. Cabral
Laura B. D. da Silva
Hugo H. de Oliveira
Alessa S. S. Brugiolo
Anderson José
Anne E. Holland
Cristino C. Oliveira
Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
International Journal of Telerehabilitation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Feasibility studies
Telerehabilitation
title Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
title_full Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
title_fullStr Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
title_full_unstemmed Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
title_short Pulmonary Telerehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Brazil: A Mixed-Methods Feasibility Study
title_sort pulmonary telerehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in brazil a mixed methods feasibility study
topic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Feasibility studies
Telerehabilitation
url http://telerehab.pitt.edu/ojs/Telerehab/article/view/6555
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