Telephones and mobile devices enabled patients to maintain physical activity despite 74% of Japanese cardiac rehabilitation facilities suspending conventional group ambulatory CR during COVID-19.
Tele-rehabilitation using mobile devices and telephones allowed patients to maintain physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic when conventional group cardiac rehabilitation was largely suspended.
Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%
In the second survey, 74% of facilities were unable to continue conventional group ambulatory CR; however, patients maintained their physical activity and exercise regimens and managed their illnesses with the aid of telephones and mobile devices.
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