Telerehabilitation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Anne Holland (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Ajay Mahal ,  Prof Christine Mcdonald ,  Prof Jennifer Alison ,  Prof Richard Wootton

Brief description Pulmonary rehabilitation is a very effective treatment for chronic lung disease, but is accessible to less than 10% of Australians who need it. Telerehabilitation, the delivery of rehabilitation directly into the home using the internet, offers new opportunities to improve access and uptake. This trial will test whether telerehabilitation can improve wellbeing and reduce health care costs in people with chronic respiratory disease living in metropolitan and regional Australia.

Funding Amount $AUD 718,400.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant