Pulmonary rehabilitation including interactive 3D visualization technique, in COPD

Abstract

Background: To meet new requestes among patients with COPD attending a pulmonary rehabilitation programme interactive 3D visualization, 3D technique was developed to enable an increased customization within a group setting. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate patient’s experience of interactive 3D technique used in a pulmonary rehabilitation programme, for patients with COPD. Methods: Patients with COPD were cluster randomized to education by interactive 3D (n=27) or conventional technique (n=16). The programme consisted of an educational part, presented with interactive 3D, or conventional technique in addition to physical training, during 10 weeks (10w). The education contained lectures on anatomy, physiology, COPD symptoms, inhalation-, coughing-, breathing-, and training techniques. At 10 w the level of satisfaction in relation to education was assessed using a numeric rating scale, NRS 0-10. The education was assessed concerning level of factual knowledge at 6 months. A NRS 0-7 was used to assess how stimulating and valuable the education was and the level of motivation to use the knowledge, at 6 months. Results: The level of satisfaction in relation to education was high in both groups, although the lecture in anatomy and physiology 7.0 (IQR 6.75-7.0) was significantly higher (p=0.012) in the 3D technique group. Patients motivation to use the knowledge 9.0 (IQR 8.0-10.0), their stimulation 10.0 (IQR 8.75-10.0) and how valuable 9.0 (IQR 8.0-10.0) the education was high in both groups and there were no differences between the groups. Conclusions: Interactive 3D technique can be used in pulmonary rehabilitation programmes for COPD as an alternative to conventional technique.