Perspective of Patients with Dysautonomia on Home-Based Telerehabilitation
Year: 2026
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Dysautonomia, including postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), often disrupts daily functioning and complicates adherence to traditional exercise programs. Although exercise is an essential component of symptom management, patients face significant barriers, including fatigue, elevated heart rate, cognitive impairment, travel demands, and discomfort in public exercise environments. Despite growing interest in telehealth solutions, little is known about the acceptability of home-based telerehabilitation specifically designed for individuals with dysautonomia. This study aimed to evaluate perspectives on a multimodal telerehabilitation to support engagement with a home-based exercise program in patients with dysautonomia and POTS symptoms. Thematic analysis revealed high levels of acceptability, with participants emphasizing the program’s capacity to reduce exercise barriers while fostering confidence, structure, accountability, and sustained engagement. Feedback highlighted opportunities for improvement, including enhanced personalization, interface improvements, device compatibility, and expanded monitoring capabilities. These findings suggest that home-based telerehabilitation can provide a safe, adaptable, and patient-centered alternative to traditional rehabilitation programs. Future research should investigate long-term outcomes, cost effectiveness, and scalability to support the integration of this approach into standard care.
Institutions: University of Arizona, University of Utah
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7165545171