The Feasibility and Validity of a Remote Pulse Oximetry System for Pulmonary Rehabilitation : A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Russell, Trevor G.
Mandrusiak, Allison
Tang, Jonathan
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective treatment for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
However, access to these services is limited especially in rural and remote areas.
Telerehabilitation has the potential to deliver pulmonary rehabilitation programs to these communities.
The aim of this study was threefold: to establish the technical feasibility of transmitting real-time pulse oximetry data, determine the validity of remote measurements compared to conventional face-to-face measures, and evaluate the participants’ perception of the usability of the technology.
Thirty-seven healthy individuals participated in a single remote pulmonary rehabilitation exercise session, conducted using the eHAB telerehabilitation system.
Validity was assessed by comparing the participant's oxygen saturation and heart rate with the data set received at the therapist’s remote location.
There was an 80% exact agreement between participant and therapist data sets.
The mean absolute difference and Bland and Altman’s limits of agreement fell within the minimum clinically important difference for both oxygen saturation and heart rate values.
Participants found the system easy to use and felt confident that they would be able to use it at home.
Remote measurement of pulse oximetry data for a pulmonary rehabilitation exercise session was feasible and valid when compared to conventional face-to-face methods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tang, Jonathan& Mandrusiak, Allison& Russell, Trevor G.. 2012. The Feasibility and Validity of a Remote Pulse Oximetry System for Pulmonary Rehabilitation : A Pilot Study. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tang, Jonathan…[et al.]. The Feasibility and Validity of a Remote Pulse Oximetry System for Pulmonary Rehabilitation : A Pilot Study. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tang, Jonathan& Mandrusiak, Allison& Russell, Trevor G.. The Feasibility and Validity of a Remote Pulse Oximetry System for Pulmonary Rehabilitation : A Pilot Study. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499068
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499068