# PAR: Towards a Reference Architecture for Accessible Platforms in Respiratory Therapies
## 2 Materials and Methods
### Background and Framework
#### 2.1.1 Technology in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
* Docdot version 2020: A medical-grade respiratory disease diagnostic application 2023 version, leveraging AI for remote vital sign monitoring and providing rapid results through smartphone interaction [13]. * AI for COVID-19 Detection: Utilizes voice analysis, presenting a cost-effective and user-friendly approach more accurate than traditional tests [14]. * ReCOVery: Used to monitor and assess the recovery of patients who have experienced COVID-19, collecting data on symptoms, quality of life, and overall well-being [15]. * Rehab My Patient: A platform that delivers personalized and guided rehabilitation programs, facilitating physical recovery through customized exercises and care [16]. * FreePT: Provides physical therapy services remotely, allowing users to access personalized exercise routines and rehabilitation programs [17]. * Zoom version 5.11.11 and Microsoft Teams version 5.15.2: Widely used in the context of COVID-19 telerehabilitation, enabling remote sessions between healthcare pro fessionals and patients to assess, monitor, and guide recovery, providing access to healthcare services without the need for physical encounters [18]. The growing reliance on smartphones contributes to market dynamism, fostering innovative medical applications and enhancing chronic disease treatments. Digital health technologies stand as innovations and amplify the impact of other advancements by connecting patients with necessary services and cutting-edge therapies [19]. Telerehabilitation (TR) emerges as an innovative health strategy, leveraging ICT advances to improve healthcare access [20]. Research by [21,22] demonstrates the effectiveness of TR in addressing physical and mental health challenges, enhancing patient quality of life by overcoming obstacles like distance and strain on family members during face-to-face rehabilitation appointments. This research endeavor is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients through the implementation of an accessible digital platform for therapeutic education tailored to individuals with respiratory rehabilitation needs. The primary objective is to introduce the design of a telerehabilitation platform specifically crafted for respiratory rehabilitation in individuals recovering from respiratory or other diseases, employing a user-centered design approach. The digital platform, developed by the research team, incorporates therapeutic education exercises to foster respiratory rehabilitation. The study focuses on advancing pulmonary rehabilitation by creating a user-friendly digital platform for therapeutic education in respiratory rehabilitation. The platform's usability is systematically assessed through a proposed protocol and the Computer System Usability Questionnaire (CSUQ). By providing evidence-based insights, this research significantly contributes to the progression of telerehabilitation and telemedicine as integral components of respiratory care. Furthermore, incorporating web accessibility aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically contributing to SDG 3 by ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being. SDG 4 is addressed by facilitating equal access to quality education, regardless of individual abilities. Additionally, SDG 10, focusing on reducing inequalities, is promoted by ensuring universal access to information and services. Web accessibility, in line with these SDGs, furthers the overarching goal of sustainable development by fostering inclusion and participation. This approach aims to create a more sustainable and equitable world where everyone enjoys equal access to the web. Accessibility, Usability, and Sustainability in Modern Healthcare Platforms Accessibility and usability play pivotal roles in healthcare platforms [23], where accessibility involves the platform's capacity to be utilized by all users, encompassing those with disabilities [24].