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Learn about the current landscape of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation programs across the United States in this 48-minute webinar presented by Dr. Marilyn Moy through the WVCTSI Project ECHO CLD initiative. Explore the evolution, implementation challenges, and effectiveness of virtual PR delivery models that have emerged as alternatives to traditional in-person pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Examine how healthcare systems have adapted pulmonary rehabilitation services to virtual platforms, including the technologies used, patient engagement strategies, and clinical outcomes achieved. Discover the regulatory and reimbursement considerations affecting virtual PR programs, along with best practices for maintaining program quality and patient safety in remote settings. Analyze the benefits and limitations of virtual pulmonary rehabilitation compared to traditional face-to-face programs, including accessibility improvements for patients with geographic or mobility barriers. Gain insights into patient selection criteria for virtual PR programs and strategies for ensuring appropriate monitoring and progression of exercise prescriptions in remote environments. Review current research findings on virtual PR effectiveness and understand the future directions for this evolving field of respiratory care delivery.
