Dr. Michael Stickland, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted how pulmonary rehabilitation can be delivered. In this session, we will review recent CTS recommendations on delivering pulmonary rehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we will detail tools available so that PR and exercise programs can be adapted for safe delivery in clinic and remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:
- Demonstrate how pulmonary rehabilitation should be adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Apply new tools to facilitate the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation through virtual platforms; and
- Appraise the current data available examining the impact of face masks on exercise and dyspnea.
CanMEDs Competencies addressed:
Medical Expert, Professional, Scholar