%0 Journal Article
%T Respiratory Physiotherapy in a Web Browser, Feasibility Study
%A Matevz Leskovsek
%A Martin Lasi£¿
%A Dragomira Ahlin
%J Open Journal of Respiratory Diseases
%P 150-153
%@ 2163-9418
%D 2013
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojrd.2013.34023
%X <p>
	<span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;\">In this paper</span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;\">,</span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana;font-size:10px;\"> feasibility of web based breathing exercises
for respiratory rehabilitation is examined. A system included visual guidance
in a web browser and a microphone equipped headset for biofeedback and
interaction. Feasibility was assessed in a controlled environment on 34
subjects with anxiety disorders that were not offered any help from the personnel.
Weak points of comprehensibility were identified as applying headset (21%) and
adhering to breathing exercises instructions (7%). No adverse events were
identified. Design flaws that correlated with poor user¡¯s experience were 1)
the unpleasant feelings induced by watching the computer screen (21%) and 2)
ease/difficulty of physically applying headset (14%). We conclude that
conducting breathing exercises by using an acoustic microphone and a web
browser is feasible and should be further researched. Additionally we conclude
that audio feedback might be more pleasant to some people.</span>
</p>
%K COPD
%K Asthma
%K Respiratory Physiotherapy
%K Breathing Exercises
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=38108