The impact of COVID-19 upon the delivery of exercise services within cystic fibrosis clinics in the United Kingdom.
Clin Respir J
; 16(4): 335-340, 2022 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1714159
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedent changes to clinical practice, and as the impact upon delivery of exercise services for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the United Kingdom was unknown, this was characterised via a national survey.METHODS:
An electronic survey was distributed to healthcare professionals involved in the exercise management of CF via established professional networks.RESULTS:
In total, 31 CF centres participated. Findings included significant reductions in exercise testing and widespread adaptation to deliver exercise training using telehealth methods. Promisingly, 71% stated that they would continue using virtual methods of engaging patients in future practice.CONCLUSION:
These findings highlight adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to develop sustainable and standardised telehealth services to manage patients moving forwards.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cystic Fibrosis
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clin Respir J
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Crj.13484
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