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Masters Thesis | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021 | Rating: 4.7 / 10
Efficacy of Telephysiotherapy in People with Asthma: An Interventional Study
Dr. Apeksha H. Gosai | Dr. Priyanshu V. Rathod
Abstract: Background: Asthma is Respiratory disease in which airways becomes swell & narrow. Person having difficulty in breathing, wheezing and coughing. Telephysiotherapy is emerging method of delivering physiotherapy services that uses technology to serve clients by minimizing the barrier of distance, time, and cost. Therefore this study aimed to check the efficacy of Telephysiotherapy in people with Asthma. Method: 30 Asthmatic patients aged between 30 to 60 years were selected based on set criteria. Telephonic consent taken prior to the treatment. All the participants were allocated in one group. Intervention using Interval training program was given by online video meet for 4 weeks of intervention. 30sec sit to stand test and SF-12Scale have been assessed prior and after to the intervention. Result: The study showed significant improvement in outcome measures 30sec sit to stand test p>0.05, and SF12Scale p>0.05.Conclusion: The study concluded Telephysiotherapy has a significant effect to improve exercise tolerance and Quality of life in people with Asthma.
Keywords: Asthma, Interval training program, pulmonary rehabilitation, Telephysiotherapy
Edition: Volume 10 Issue 11, November 2021,
Pages: 616 - 618