ViPaR

Name

ViPaR

Location

United Kingdom

Application area

Tele rehabilitation

Description

Tele rehabilitation for people with respiratory conditions in Wales:
– Use video conferencing to deliver remote Pulmonary Rehabilitation across the health board. Utilise telemedicine and a hub and spoke model initially for pulmonary rehabilitation. Start small – plan big
– Use current staff (Band 4 technicians, Band 7 OT and Physiotherapist and Band 3 Exercise technician) with minimal increased work load
– Use (unused) space in community hospitals, or large GP practices sites where suitable areas for exercise are available

Target group

Primary, community and secondary care staff across a range of professionals including doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, third sector, local leisure sports trainers and patients

Website

Contact

Hywel Dda University Health Board, claire.hurlin@wales.nhs(dot)uk