P84 Experiences and usability of a digital pulmonary rehabilitation programme: SPACE for COPD®

Introduction Following the outbreak of COVID-19, and the suspension of face to face activity, Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) services have had to think differently around service provision and alternative ways of delivery. Although there is wide variability in internet access and confidence by service users1, remote models of PR became a popular option. Methods SPACE for COPD® web programme was offered to PR services. Telephone or video training was provided by the SPACE for COPD team at UHL NHS trust. Clinical services were then set up to be able to give their patients access, monitor and progress them ‘remotely’ via the admin site. A staff survey was sent to services that signed up to use the web programme to understand their perceptions on using platform as part of their service. Results 191 enquiries were received in total (176 from the UK; 15 overseas); 73 clinical services were set up with over 600 patients accessing the on-line programme. Of the 24 survey responses, 91.7% of staff found the admin website user friendly. 16.7% had problems logging on to the admin site, but were resolved. 87.5% had no problems navigating the admin site. All staff found creating registration codes for patients easy to complete. 68.2% found the patient registration process easy to input and follow. 54.2% of staff said that patients found the website accessible and acceptable to use. 87% said that the walking and strength diaries were easy to input and navigate. 79.2% of staff stated that the remote training gave sufficient information and support when setting up SPACE for COPD. Discussion Over the last few months the uptake of SPACE FOR COPD shows there is a place and need for digital programmes. It has been an exciting opportunity to be able to share this and hopefully may even be an alternative option to offer patients in the future. Reference Polgar O., Aljishi M, Barker, et al. ( 2020). Digital habits of PR service-users: implications for home-based interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chronic Respiratory Disease. https://doi.org/10.1177/1479973120936685