Retrospective Evaluation of the Implementation of a Digital Solution Supporting the Delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs in Private Physiotherapy Practice

NCT07687836 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: DIGILIB-RR
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pulmonary rehabilitation improves exercise capacity, functional status, symptoms and quality of life in individuals with chronic respiratory diseases. However, access to pulmonary rehabilitation remains limited due to insufficient availability of specialized centers and geographical, organizational, logistical, and financial barriers. Delivering pulmonary rehabilitation in private physiotherapy practices may improve access to care, but implementation can be challenged by limited resources, equipment, and support tools. A field-based implementation program was conducted from summer 2025 to support physiotherapists in delivering pulmonary rehabilitation in private practice through the provision of a digital support solution (TELEREHAPP) and, where appropriate, associated equipment. During this program, physiotherapists collected data on solution use, patient characteristics, and available clinical follow-up indicators. Satisfaction and perceived usability were assessed among both physiotherapists and patients. This retrospective study aims to analyze the data already collected during the implementation program to evaluate the feasibility of implementation, use, and acceptability of the TELEREHAPP digital solution in private physiotherapy practice, and to describe changes in available clinical outcomes among participating patients.

Conditions

Respiration Disorders; Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Chronic Respiratory Diseases; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease; Pulmonary rehabilitation; Telerehabilitation; Digital Health Technologies; Private Practice Physiotherapy; Chronic respiratory diseases

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Physiotherapist Adoption of the Digital Solution

  Proportion of equipped physiotherapists who used the solution to support at least one patient during the experimentation period.

  6 to 10 months

Secondary Outcomes (17)

• Physiotherapist Acceptance Rate

  Baseline

• Number of Patients Managed

  6 to 10 months

• Modules Used

  6 to 10 months

• Number of Sessions Completed

  6 to 10 months

• Program Duration

  6 to 10 months

Study Arms (1)

Participants

Physiotherapists and patients with chronic respiratory diseases participating in a pulmonary rehabilitation program in a private physiotherapy practice using a digital solution (TELEREHAPP).

Device: TELEREHAPP-supported pulmonary rehabilitation

Interventions

TELEREHAPP-supported pulmonary rehabilitation DEVICE

Pulmonary rehabilitation supported by TELEREHAPP consisted of a program delivered in private physiotherapy practice using a digital health application designed to support the implementation, monitoring, and follow-up of rehabilitation and physical activity programs. Depending on the physiotherapist's usual practice and the patient's needs, the program could include endurance exercise training, muscle strengthening, physical activity coaching, self-administered questionnaires, and individualized monitoring by the physiotherapist. The digital solution was used as a support tool for care delivery and follow-up; the content, duration, frequency, and modalities of the program were determined by the treating physiotherapist.

Participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients with chronic respiratory diseases.

You may qualify if:

• Age superior to 18 years;
• Referred for pulmonary rehabilitation in private physiotherapy practice.
• \- Not applicable

You may not qualify if:

• \- Not applicable

Sponsors & Collaborators

• ADIR Association: lead

Study Sites (1)

ADIR Association

Rouen, 76000, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive; Respiration Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases; Chronic Disease; Disease Attributes; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

• Tristan Bonnevie

  ADIR Association

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 22, 2026
• First Posted: July 7, 2026
• Study Start: September 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2027
• Last Updated: July 7, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Time Frame: Data will be made available after publication.
• Access Criteria: Data will be made available upon request, for research purpose. Request should be send to t.bonnevie@adir-hautenormandie.com

Locations

FR (1)