Key result
Tele-PR matches face-to-face PR for improving walk distance, with >3 weekly coaching sessions ranking highest.
Why the study?
Evidence regarding the effectiveness of various tele-pulmonary rehabilitation types delivered via telemedicine for COPD patients is lacking.
Does tele-pulmonary rehabilitation improve exercise capacity compared to face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD?
Comparison
Different tele-pulmonary rehabilitation types versus face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation
Design
Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental, and cohort studies
Authors
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Supports tele-pulmonary rehabilitation as an accessible alternative for COPD; reinforces comparability while ranking frequent tele-coaching highest.
Meta-Analysis (n=815)
Does tele-pulmonary rehabilitation improve exercise capacity compared to face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD?
Tele-pulmonary rehabilitation appears to be as effective as face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation for improving exercise capacity in COPD patients, though evidence quality is low.
Sakunrak et al. (2024) conducted a meta-analysis in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (n=815). Tele-pulmonary rehabilitation vs. Face-to-face pulmonary rehabilitation was evaluated on 6-minute walk test. Tele-pulmonary rehabilitation was comparable to face-to-face rehabilitation for improving the 6-minute walk test, with tele-coaching >3 times/week ranking highest (SUCRA 95.4%).
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