International Journal of Clinical and Medical Education Research(IJCMER)
ISSN: 2832-7705 | DOI: 10.33140/IJCMER
Impact Factor: 0.93
K V C Lakshmi Kowsalya
College of Physiotherapy, Sri Lakshmi Institute of Medical Sciences, India
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Research Article
Comparing the Effectiveness of Tele-Rehabilitation vs. In-Person Therapy in Enhancing Pulmonary Capacity in Patients with Chronic Respiratory Conditions: A Systematic Review
Author(s): Kilani Kusuma*, K V C Lakshmi Kowsalya and P Kamala Kumari
Pulmonary rehabilitation is essential for managing chronic respiratory diseases, post-COVID-19 recovery, and optimizing lung function in various populations. The emergence of Tele- rehabilitation (TR) has provided an alternative to in-person therapy (IPT), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review compares the effectiveness of Tele-rehabilitation and in- person therapy in enhancing pulmonary capacity, focusing on breathing exercises, inspiratory muscle training (IMT), aerobic conditioning, and airway clearance techniques. Studies suggest that Tele-rehabilitation programs using video-guided breathing exercises, virtual coaching, and mobile health applications can yield comparable improvements in lung function (e.g., FEV1, FVC, VO2 max) to conventional in-person sessions. However, challenges such as patient adherence, real-time monitoring, and lack of hands-on interventions m.. Read More»