Early Telemedicine Training in Patients With COPD

"Training and counselling by the physiotherapist consisted of 3 weekly sessions, lasting 30-45 minutes, over a 3 week period, i.e. a total of 9 supervised sessions. Heart rate and oxygen saturation were monitored during the exercise training. This included thoracic mobilization exercises, cardio training, strength training and breathing exercises. The training intensity was progressed continuously.~There were 1-2 sessions with the occupational therapist, which consisted of training and counselling on energy conservation techniques. The first session was 60 minutes long and included assessment, counselling and training. This session was delivered in the second week of the intervention. The intervention concluded in the third week, with sessions of 30 minutes as required."