Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program
Abstract Background The rise of telehealth in geriatric care is an inexorable movement toward adapting to global digitalization trends, in terms of both technology and implementation experiences, with clear gains for health systems and citizens. A literature review shows that the older population, w...
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| author | Neuza Reis Maria José Costa Dias Luís Sousa João Oliveira Miguel Toscano Rico Cristina Lavareda Baixinho Maria Adriana Henriques |
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| description | Abstract Background The rise of telehealth in geriatric care is an inexorable movement toward adapting to global digitalization trends, in terms of both technology and implementation experiences, with clear gains for health systems and citizens. A literature review shows that the older population, with lower levels of digital literacy, faces specific challenges with this type of service. The aim of this study was to understand the way older people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or long COVID perceive the implementation of telerehabilitation programs to meet their healthcare needs. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews to answer the research question: How do older people perceive telerehabilitation programs? The study participants were 17 people aged ≥ 65 years old who had completed a respiratory telerehabilitation program at a Portuguese hospital. The interviews were submitted to content analysis using WebQDA® qualitative data analysis software. Results The study participants had an average age of 70.94 ± 7.44 years old. The content of the interviews with these older people points to easy adaptation to the telerehabilitation program. Three categories and their respectives subcategories emerged from the content analysis: (1) access and continuity of care (access, continuity of care, and self-management); (2) presence (communication with the team and maintaining relationships); and (3) experience in the program (comfort, advantages, and difficulties). Conclusions This study allows for an understanding of how older people perceive participation in telerehabilitation programs, what they value, and the difficulties they experience. It makes it possible to make recommendations for clinic practice and research into this emerging area of health care. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b052cb220319495ea8cc3f5eddd9a9e12025-08-20T01:53:19ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182025-05-012511910.1186/s12877-025-06035-zRespiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the programNeuza Reis0Maria José Costa Dias1Luís Sousa2João Oliveira3Miguel Toscano Rico4Cristina Lavareda Baixinho5Maria Adriana Henriques6Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR)Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR)Higher School of Atlantic HealthJoão Oliveira, nurse Mental health and psychiatric specialist, Unidade Local de Saúde São José (ULS São José)NOVA Medical School|Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (NMS|FCM), Unidade Local de Saúde São José (ULS São José)Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR)Lisbon Nursing School. Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR)Abstract Background The rise of telehealth in geriatric care is an inexorable movement toward adapting to global digitalization trends, in terms of both technology and implementation experiences, with clear gains for health systems and citizens. A literature review shows that the older population, with lower levels of digital literacy, faces specific challenges with this type of service. The aim of this study was to understand the way older people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or long COVID perceive the implementation of telerehabilitation programs to meet their healthcare needs. Methods A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews to answer the research question: How do older people perceive telerehabilitation programs? The study participants were 17 people aged ≥ 65 years old who had completed a respiratory telerehabilitation program at a Portuguese hospital. The interviews were submitted to content analysis using WebQDA® qualitative data analysis software. Results The study participants had an average age of 70.94 ± 7.44 years old. The content of the interviews with these older people points to easy adaptation to the telerehabilitation program. Three categories and their respectives subcategories emerged from the content analysis: (1) access and continuity of care (access, continuity of care, and self-management); (2) presence (communication with the team and maintaining relationships); and (3) experience in the program (comfort, advantages, and difficulties). Conclusions This study allows for an understanding of how older people perceive participation in telerehabilitation programs, what they value, and the difficulties they experience. It makes it possible to make recommendations for clinic practice and research into this emerging area of health care.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06035-zTelehealthGeriatric careRehabilitationRespiratoryContinuity of care |
| spellingShingle | Neuza Reis Maria José Costa Dias Luís Sousa João Oliveira Miguel Toscano Rico Cristina Lavareda Baixinho Maria Adriana Henriques Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program BMC Geriatrics Telehealth Geriatric care Rehabilitation Respiratory Continuity of care |
| title | Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| title_full | Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| title_fullStr | Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| title_full_unstemmed | Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| title_short | Respiratory telerehabilitation: user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| title_sort | respiratory telerehabilitation user experience and satisfaction with the program |
| topic | Telehealth Geriatric care Rehabilitation Respiratory Continuity of care |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06035-z |
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