TY - JOUR AU - Burkow, Tatjana M. AU - Vognild, Lars K. AU - Johnsen, Elin AU - Risberg, Marijke Jongsma AU - Bratvold, Astrid AU - Breivik, Elin AU - Krogstad, Trine AU - Hjalmarsen, Audhild PY - 2015 DA - 2015/12/10 TI - Comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation in home-based online groups: a mixed method pilot study in COPD JO - BMC Research Notes SP - 766 VL - 8 IS - 1 AB - Comprehensive multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation is vital in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is considered for any stage of the disease. Rehabilitation programmes are often centre-based and organised in groups. However, the distance from the patient’s home to the centre and lack of transportation may hinder participation. Rehabilitation at home can improve access to care for patients regardless of disease severity. We had previously studied the technology usability and acceptability of a comprehensive home rehabilitation programme designed for patients with very severe COPD receiving long-term oxygen therapy. The acceptability of such comprehensive home programmes for those with less severe COPD, who may be less homebound, is not known. The aims of this feasibility study were to assess patient acceptability of the delivery mode and components of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation programme for any stage of COPD, as well as the technology usability, patient outcomes and economic aspects. SN - 1756-0500 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-015-1713-8 DO - 10.1186/s13104-015-1713-8 ID - Burkow2015 ER -