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Characteristics of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes in New Zealand: a survey of practice prior to and during COVID-19.
Candy, Sarah; Reeve, Julie; Dobson, Rosie; Taylor, Denise.
  • Candy S; Pulmonary Rehabilitation Coordinator, Respiratory Services, Counties Manukau Health, Auckland.
  • Reeve J; Senior Lecturer, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
  • Dobson R; Senior Research Fellow, National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, Auckland.
  • Taylor D; Professor, School of Clinical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland.
N Z Med J ; 135(1550): 13-25, 2022 02 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1897652
ABSTRACT

AIM:

The primary aim of this survey was to develop an understanding of current pulmonary rehabilitation practices in New Zealand. The onset of a COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand in March 2020, shortly after completion of the initial survey, enabled a follow-up survey to determine how services had adapted in response to the global pandemic.

METHODS:

A cross-sectional observational design using two sequential purpose designed online surveys administered before (Survey 1) and after COVID-19 lockdowns (Survey 2) in New Zealand.

RESULTS:

Survey 1 was completed by 36 PR services across New Zealand and showed homogeneity in the content and structure of services provided. PR was primarily funded by district health boards, run by a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals and included participants with a range of chronic respiratory conditions. All programmes completed pre- and post-PR assessments, were a minimum of eight weeks in duration and included exercise and education. Survey 2 showed that, during level 4 and level 3 COVID-19 restrictions, 11 (40.7%) of services paused PR programmes, with 16 (59%) adapting the service to provide home-based rehabilitation via telephone or teleconference facilities.

CONCLUSION:

PR programmes in New Zealand report following Australian and New Zealand PR best practice guidelines and are homogenous in content and structure, but COVID-19 restrictions highlighted the need for services to provide more diverse options for service delivery. Future service development should focus on providing a range of delivery options allowing increased access to PR, tailoring therapy to meet individual needs and ensuring services are engaging for all participants to optimise participation.
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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Lung Diseases Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: N Z Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Lung Diseases Type of study: Cohort study / Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: N Z Med J Year: 2022 Document Type: Article