The feasibility of online video calling to engage patients with cystic fibrosis in exercise training.
Owen William TomlinsonJames ShelleyJayne TrottBen BowhayRohan ChauhanChristopher D SheldonPublished in: Journal of telemedicine and telecare (2019)
The use of Skype to deliver an exercise intervention to patients withcystic fibrosis was found to be technologically feasible, and acceptable among participants. Findings have implications for clinical practice and could allow care teams to engage patients remotely in exercise. Further research is required to assess the efficacy of this modality on increasing physical activity and associated health outcomes.