Our poster presentation

The need for a remote, supervised exercise and lifestyle education program in Bronchiectasis and NTM

Background & Aim

• The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted physical activity levels and positive lifestyle behaviours.
• Currently, there are no home-based exercise and education programs, remotely delivered through a virtual platform, available for Bronchiectasis and NTM patients.
• Remote programs reduce barriers to accessing in-clinic/in-person programs.

Conclusion

Home-based exercise and lifestyle education programs are feasible and needed to help develop intrinsic motivation to continue with physical activities despite the pandemic. Increased confidence in using the Internet as a necessity due to the pandemic, has led to a greater acceptance of using online platforms.