A Study of Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Health Coaching to Treat Bronchiectasis

Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Health Coaching in Bronchiectasis

The purpose of this study is to gather information on the effectiveness on a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with bronchiectasis.

The purpose of this study is to gather information on the effectiveness on a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with bronchiectasis. We hope that by participating in home-rehab that patients with bronchiectasis will become more physically active in their daily lives.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a medical center has proven to have a positive impact on physical activity and shortness of breath in patients with chronic lung disease. However, travel and access can make going to a center difficult.

Study participation involves completing gentle flexibility exercises and walking practice using a provided computer tablet, pulse oximeter and an activity tracker for 12 weeks. During that time, you will talk to a health coach once a week on the phone. At the end of the 12 weeks, someone will call you and ask you questions about your experience with the home-based rehab. Health Coaching calls will be recorded so that it can later be transcribed. All identifying information will be removed and the answers will be lumped together.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having a diagnosis of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (primary inclusion criteria) ,confirmed by records, that are symptomatic.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability to walk (orthopedic/neurologic/cardiac limitation causing immobility).
• Cognitive impairment or inability to understand and follow instructions.
• Traditional PR completed within 3 months of study recruitment.
• Hospice or end-of-life care at the time of screening.
• Acute exacerbation at the time of screening.