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. 2021 Jun 22;13(1):e6383. doi: 10.5195/ijt.2021.6383

Components of the Telerehabilitation Intervention (Burge et al., 2020; Garvey et al., 2016; Hansen et al., 2020; McCarthy et al., 2015).

KEY COMPONENT OF PULMONARY REHABILITATION DOSAGE Intervention
Breathing techniques Specific techniques to better control breathing and avoid feeling out of breath
Techniques to clear mucus
Exercise training

Cardio

  • Intensity should be between 50 and 70% of the heart rate reserve (Jones et al., 2015)

  • 150 minutes of cardiorespiratory activity per week

Strengthen

  • 3 times/Week

Education Education about the disease
Self-management
Medication
Psychological counseling Stress management to prevent depression or decrease anxiety
Nutritional counseling Recommendation about nutrition