Economic analysis of virtual vs. centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation

Oct 14, 2025

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This study compared the costs of an 8-week centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation program to a virtual program. Costs and outcomes were similar, but the virtual model shifted costs to the system (equipment costs, etc.) and away from patients (time, expense of getting to appointments, etc.).

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