Telerehabilitation Interventions That Improve Adherence to Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Realist Review

Key Points

• To examine how telerehabilitation interventions can enhance adherence to pulmonary rehabilitation in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases.
• Conducted a realist review of existing literature on telerehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation.
• Identified key factors influencing adherence through theoretical frameworks and real-world evidence.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of different telehealth strategies used in pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
• Telerehabilitation interventions significantly improved patient adherence compared to traditional methods.
• Factors such as personalized feedback and ease of technology use were crucial in enhancing adherence.
• Positive patient outcomes included increased participation rates and improved respiratory health metrics.