Key result
Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation is understood by ~73% of Indian physiotherapists, yet nearly all require formal training.
Why the study?
Patient uptake of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is lower in middle-and-low-income countries, and telerehabilitation can reduce barriers and improve access and adherence. Because the cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation model is comparatively new in India, assessing the knowledge, attitude, and perception of physiotherapists was needed.
Cross-Sectional (n=121)
Yes
Although Indian physiotherapists demonstrate high awareness and positive attitudes toward cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation, low awareness of standardized protocols (34.7%) and a near-universal perceived need for training (99.2%) highlight critical gaps before routine clinical implementation.
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Knowledge gaps in protocols warrant caution before implementation; leaves open the impact of targeted training on adoption in India.
Despite well-established and tangible effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, patient uptake is lower in middle-and-low-income countries. Telerehabilitation provides an opportunity to reduce barriers, improve access and program adherence. In India, as the cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation model is comparatively new, it is important to assess knowledge, attitude, and perception among physiotherapists. A cross-sectional study was conducted among Indian physiotherapists via a validated 29-item questionnaire. Questions focused on demographics, work experience, educational qualification, Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of telerehabilitation. 121 physiotherapists participated in the study; most of them were MPT-qualified, with 2–7 years of experience. Overall, 72.7% demonstrated essential understanding to implement a cardiopulmonary TR program, while only 34.7% were aware of standardised protocols. 56.2% believed they could implement it safely and effectively, and 63.6% were willing to include it in regular practice. 95.9% believed this model could make significant differences in the quality of life of patients, and 78.5% felt it to be as effective as centre-based rehabilitation program. 99.2% felt the need for training before implementation. Findings show that even though there is good amount of awareness, attitude, and positive perception regarding telerehabilitation among physiotherapists, its training and actual application in routine practice is still lacking.
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Modak et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation delivery by physiotherapists (n=121). Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation was evaluated on Essential understanding to implement a cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation program. Cardiopulmonary telerehabilitation was understood by 72.7% of surveyed Indian physiotherapists, though only 34.7% knew standardized protocols and 99.2% felt the need for training.
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