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Chen X, Qin Y, Chaimongkol N. Effectiveness of a phone-based support program on self-care self-efficacy, psychological distress, and quality of life among women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Eur J Oncol Nurs 2024; 71:102643. [PMID: 38889503 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Revised: 06/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a Phone-Based Support Program (PBSP) for newly diagnosed women with breast cancer. METHODS A two-group repeated measures randomized controlled trial was designed. Participants included 94 patients aged 18-60 years who were newly diagnosed with breast cancer and undergoing chemotherapy in a tertiary hospital in China. They were randomly assigned to the intervention and the control groups. Participants in the intervention group were enrolled in a four-session PBSP, consisting of four interactive sections: learning, discussion, ask-the-expert, and personal stories, plus the routine care. Outcomes included patients' self-care self-efficacy, psychological distress (including symptom distress, anxiety, and depression), and quality of life. These were assessed at three time points: pre-intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2), and follow-up (T3) by using the self-care self-efficacy scale, the M.D. Anderson Symptom Inventory, the hospital anxiety and depression scale, and the global health status scale. RESULTS After completion of the intervention, participants in the intervention group had significantly (p < .001) higher self-care self-efficacy (T2: Mdiff = 11.49, T3: Mdiff = 22.33), better quality of life (T2: Mdiff = 8.18, T3: Mdiff = 17.19), lower symptom distress (T2: Mdiff = -26.68, T3: Mdiff = -54.76), less anxiety (T2: Mdiff = -2.52, T3: Mdiff = -5.11), and less depression (T2: Mdiff = -3.61, T3: Mdiff = -6.71) than those in the control group. CONCLUSION These findings indicate that the PBSP is effective. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, could utilize it to enhance self-care self-efficacy and quality of life, as well as decrease psychological distress among women newly diagnosed breast cancer. REGISTRATION The Thai Clinical Trial Registry #TCTR20230321010.
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- Xi Chen
- The First People's Hospital of Yancheng in Jiangsu, Tinghu District, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine in Jiangsu, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Haghparast A, Okhovvat M, Khoddam H, Khandashpour M, Kolagari S. A mobile-based self-care application for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol for design, implementation, and evaluation. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e2259. [PMID: 39040878 PMCID: PMC11260995 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.2259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2024] [Accepted: 07/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Education and providing self-care skills are essential for patients with chronic respiratory disease. Today, the use of information and communication technologies has provided many opportunities for facilitating self-care in chronic patients. In this regard, the attention of researchers has been shifted toward the design and use of mobile phone-based technologies for self-care purposes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this study, a protocol is proposed for the design, implementation, and evaluation of a mobile-based self-care application for patients with COPD. Methods The design science approach will be used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the self-care application. This solution-oriented paradigm goes beyond the level of description and explanation and takes steps toward problem-solving. One of the most common models of design science is the waterfall model of information technology development. The seven consecutive stages of the waterfall model include preliminary analysis, system analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, and maintenance/modification. Conclusion The present protocol is the first to design, implement, and evaluate a mobile-based self-care application for patients with COPD in Iran. The integration of new technologies for the self-care education of COPD patients is considered an innovative strategy. This application is designed based on the self-care needs of COPD patients, which will ultimately promote the self-care activities of patients.
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- Atefeh Haghparast
- School of Nursing & MidwiferyGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Neuroscience Research CenterGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Nursing Research Center, School of Nursing & MidwiferyGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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- Department of Internal MedicineGolestan University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Sayad Shirazi HospitalGorganIran
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- Nursing Research Center, School of Nursing & MidwiferyGolestan University of Medical SciencesGorganIran
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Glynn L, Mc Cann M, Mc Cabe C. Smartphone applications supporting self-management programme for adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Scoping Review. PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH 2024; 3:e0000532. [PMID: 38870123 PMCID: PMC11175531 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) significantly impacts on both the quality and quantity of life for patients due to frequent exacerbations requiring hospital admissions resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. A self-management programme purpose is to increase one's knowledge, confidence, and skills to self-manage their chronic illness such as COPD. OBJECTIVE The objective of this review will therefore answer the following research question: What is the current literature pertaining to the use of a smartphone app in supporting a comprehensive self-management programme among COPD patients? A preliminary search was conducted in, Medline, Embase and CINAHL databases to ascertain index terms and keywords. Following this a rigorous search was carried out on Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science and ASSIA. The findings from this search are presented in tabular form using the PRSIMA flow diagram. RESULTS In this review, fifteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Across all studies participants engaged with the app and developed self-management skills and knowledge to manage their chronic illness. However, engagement with the app without third party involvement declined over time. Technical issues did not cause harm to participants but in some cases contributed to reduced engagement. Smartphone self-management apps empowered a cohort of COPD participants to engage in managing their chronic illness which proved useful in detecting exacerbations earlier resulting in reducing the need for hospitalisations over a three-to-six-month period. By reducing hospitalisations incurred a cost savings for health care and an improved quality and quantity of life for these participants. CONCLUSION It is evident from the literature that smartphone self-management apps may positively influence participants self-management decisions in terms of knowledge, increase physical activity, self-efficacy that may result in reduced hospitalisation and improved quality of life. It is clear that technical issues and sustained engagement over longer periods of time remains a challenge.
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- Lisa Glynn
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Kaur A, Bourbeau J, Brighton L, Celli B, Crouch R, Demeyer H, Gerardi DA, Katsura H, Meek P, Morgan M, Paneroni M, Singh S, Stickland MK. Increasing exercise capacity and physical activity in the COPD patient. Breathe (Sheff) 2024; 20:230347. [PMID: 38873235 PMCID: PMC11167654 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0347-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Higher levels of exercise capacity and physical activity are desired outcomes in the comprehensive management of the COPD patient. In addition, improvements in exercise capacity and physical activity are instrumental to optimising other important therapeutic goals, such as improved health status, reduced healthcare utilisation and increased survival. Four general approaches towards increasing exercise capacity and physical activity in individuals with COPD will be discussed in this review: 1) pharmacological intervention, especially the administration of long-acting bronchodilators; 2) pulmonary rehabilitation, including exercise training and collaborative self-management; 3) behavioural interventions; and 4) web-based interventions. These are by no means the only approaches, nor are they mutually exclusive: indeed, combining them, as necessary, to meet the needs of the individual respiratory patient may promote optimal outcomes, although further research is necessary in this area.
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- Antarpreet Kaur
- Section of Pulmonary, Interventional Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA
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- Respiratory Epidemiology and Clinical Research Unit, Department of Medicine, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy and Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Duke University Hospital and Medical Center, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Section of Pulmonary, Interventional Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, Hartford, CT, USA
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Retired, Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri IRCCS, Respiratory Rehabilitation Unit of the Institute of Lumezzane, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Biomedical Research Centre, Leicester, UK
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta and G.F. MacDonald Centre for Lung Health (Covenant Health), Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Younes A, Mandigout S, Robin L, Borel B. What kind of non-pharmacological strategy for reducing sedentary behavior in COPD? Data from a scoping review. Respir Med 2024; 228:107662. [PMID: 38759875 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2024.107662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is usually associated with sedentary behavior (SB). Literature reports a harmful impact of SB on the physical, mental, and social health of individuals with COPD. However, Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) programs seem to have no clear effect on changing SB. Therefore, our study aimed to identify the strategies used in the literature to reduce SB among individuals with COPD. METHOD A scoping review was conducted to summarize the current literature regarding the proposed strategies to reduce SB in individuals with COPD. Searches were conducted in PUBMED; SCOPUS and COCHRANE LIBRARY for studies published from 2010 to march 2024. RESULTS Twenty four articles were retained for our review. Most of the identified strategies in the literature (21/24 articles) are based on behavioral approaches, with various forms: promoting self-efficacy, self-management and self-regulation of one's own behavior (12 articles), goal setting (10 articles), constant feedback (11 articles), therapeutic education (8 articles), motivational strategies (6 articles), re-engagement in meaningful activities (4 articles), promoting light intensity physical activity (LPA) (6 articles) and social support (6 articles). In association with the behavioral strategies, wearable connected technologies have been used in 4 articles, alone or combined with physical exercise programs included or not in a PR program. The home is associated with 83 % of interventions as a place for initial and continuous implementation of behavioral strategies. CONCLUSION It would seem appropriate to focus on combined strategies to reduce SB in individuals with COPD (improvement of physical abilities and behavioral strategies). Further research is needed to only target the reduction of SB and to evaluate the effects of various interventions.
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- A Younes
- Univ. Limoges, ILFOMER - Readaptation Sciences Institute, F-87000 Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, HAVAE, UR 20217, F-87000, Limoges, France; Univ. Limoges, ILFOMER - Readaptation Sciences Institute, F-87000 Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, HAVAE, UR 20217, F-87000, Limoges, France
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- Univ. Limoges, HAVAE, UR 20217, F-87000, Limoges, France.
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Manifield J, Chaudhry Y, Singh SJ, Ward TJC, Whelan ME, Orme MW. Changes in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep following pulmonary rehabilitation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev 2024; 33:230225. [PMID: 38599676 PMCID: PMC11004771 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0225-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The variety of innovations to traditional centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation (CBPR), including different modes of delivery and adjuncts, are likely to lead to differential responses in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep. OBJECTIVES To examine the relative effectiveness of different pulmonary rehabilitation-based interventions on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep. METHODS Randomised trials in chronic respiratory disease involving pulmonary rehabilitation-based interventions were systematically searched for. Network meta-analyses compared interventions for changes in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in COPD. RESULTS 46 studies were included, and analyses were performed on most common outcomes: steps per day (k=24), time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA; k=12) and sedentary time (k=8). There were insufficient data on sleep outcomes (k=3). CBPR resulted in greater steps per day and MVPA and reduced sedentary time compared to usual care. CBPR+physical activity promotion resulted in greater increases in steps per day compared to both usual care and CBPR, with greater increases in MVPA and reductions in sedentary time compared to usual care, but not CBPR. Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation resulted in greater increases in steps per day and decreases in sedentary time compared to usual care. Compared to usual care, CBPR+physical activity promotion was the only intervention where the lower 95% confidence interval for steps per day surpassed the minimal important difference. No pulmonary rehabilitation-related intervention resulted in greater increases in MVPA or reductions in sedentary time compared to CBPR. CONCLUSION The addition of physical activity promotion to pulmonary rehabilitation improves volume of physical activity, but not intensity, compared to CBPR. High risk of bias and low certainty of evidence suggests that these results should be viewed with caution.
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- James Manifield
- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - Respiratory, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - Respiratory, Leicester, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - Respiratory, Leicester, UK
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- Centre for Healthcare and Communities, Coventry University, Coventry, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
- Centre for Exercise and Rehabilitation Science, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) - Respiratory, Leicester, UK
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Zou X, Sun P, Chen M, Nan J, Gao J, Huang X, Hou Y, Jiang Y. Experience of Older Patients with COPD Using Disease Management Apps: A Qualitative Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:802. [PMID: 38610224 PMCID: PMC11011793 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12070802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Digital medicine is developing in the management of chronic diseases in older people, but there is still a lack of information on the use of disease management apps in older patients with COPD. This study aims to explore the views and experience of older patients with COPD on disease management apps to provide a basis for the development and promotion of apps for geriatric diseases. (2) Methods: A descriptive qualitative research method was used. Older patients with COPD (N = 32) with experience using disease management apps participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. (3) Results: Seven themes were defined: (a) feeling curious and worried when facing disease management apps for the first time; (b) actively overcoming barriers to use; (c) gradually becoming independent by continuous online learning; (d) feeling safe in the virtual environment; (e) gradually feeling new value in online interactions; (f) relying on disease management apps under long-term use; (g) expecting disease management apps to meet personalized needs. (4) Conclusions: The adoption and use of disease management apps by older people is a gradual process of acceptance, and they can obtain a wide range of benefits in health and life.
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- Research Office of Chronic Disease Management and Rehabilitation, Wuxi School of Medicine, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; (X.Z.); (P.S.); (M.C.); (J.N.); (J.G.); (X.H.); (Y.H.)
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e Siqueira TB, Parraça J, Sousa JP. Available rehabilitation technology with the potential to be incorporated into the clinical practice of physiotherapists: A systematic review. Health Sci Rep 2024; 7:e1920. [PMID: 38605728 PMCID: PMC11007654 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Background The development of prototypes capable of intervening in the area of rehabilitation in physical therapy clinical practice activities that were previously carried out in a traditional way, that is, manually, demonstrates how technology is having an impact on professional careers such as physiotherapy. Objective The purpose of this study is to present a comprehensive examination of various technologies employed in the facilitation of patient rehabilitation, with a focus on their potential integration within the clinical practice of physical therapists. Methods We conducted a systematic search in four electronic databases (CINAHL, Embase, PEDro, and PubMed) for research on rehabilitation technologies. The eligible studies should demonstrate a clear utilization of technology in various aspects of the clinical approach to the rehabilitation process and have been published between 2000 and 2021 in either Portuguese or English. Results A total of 18 articles that satisfied the selection criteria were included in the study. The studies were classified into four distinct categories of rehabilitation technologies, which were determined by the specific characteristics of the technology employed and its integration with the therapeutic approach to rehabilitation. These categories include digital technologies, artificial intelligence and/or robotics, virtual technologies, and hybrid technologies. Implications on Physiotherapy Practice Rehabilitation technologies possess the capacity to effectively facilitate clinical activities performed by physical therapy professionals, including injury prevention, movement monitoring, and coordination of rehabilitation programs, with minimal or negligible intervention from the physical therapist. Further research is required to ascertain the precise capabilities of various technologies in collaborating with physiotherapists to deliver comprehensive care for patients' physical well-being, encompassing both therapeutic and preventive approaches. Trial Registration PROSPERO registration number CRD42020222288.
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- Tarciano Batista e Siqueira
- School of Health and Human DevelopmentUniversity of ÉvoraÉvoraPortugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC)EvoraPortugal
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- School of Health and Human DevelopmentUniversity of ÉvoraÉvoraPortugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC)EvoraPortugal
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- School of Health and Human DevelopmentUniversity of ÉvoraÉvoraPortugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC)EvoraPortugal
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Zhang X, Jia G, Zhang L, Liu Y, Wang S, Cheng L. Effect of internet-based pulmonary rehabilitation on physical capacity and health-related life quality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-a systematic review and meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1450-1458. [PMID: 37036029 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2196095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is now recognized as the most effective treatments for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), internet-based PR arises a promising method. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis for assessing the effect of internet-based PR programs on physical capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with COPD. MATERIALS AND METHODS Randomized controlled trials were identified through systematically searches in PubMed, EMBASE, web of science, CENTRAL, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases. RESULTS Twelve studies (1433 patients) were included. For physical capacity, there was no significant difference between groups was found according to the 6-min walk test (6MWT) (MD10.42, 95% CI -2.92 to 23.77, p = 0.13, I2 = 0%). For the health-related quality of life, no significant difference between groups was found regarding the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) (MD -0.64, 95% CI -3.52 to 2.23, p = 0.66), COPD assessment test (CAT)(MD -0.34, 95% CI -1.62 to 0.94, p = 0.60), modified Medical Research Council scale (mMRC)(MD 0.17, 95% CI -0.06 to 0.39, p = 0.15) and Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ)(MD 1.32 95% CI -5.88 to 8.53, p = 0.72). CONCLUSIONS This study has established the potential for delivery of PR via the internet in demonstrating non-inferiority of physical capacity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) compared with conventional PR.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONLong-term rehabilitation training for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease needs a more convenient and feasible way.In this study, internet-based rehabilitation showed similar effects as conventional rehabilitation on physical activity and health-related quality of life.Internet-based rehabilitation strategies would be helpful for this population.All internet-based rehabilitation strategies should be simple and sustainable.
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- Xin Zhang
- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Health Management Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Kim BS, Park SH, Jung SS, Kim HJ, Woo SD, Lee MM. Validity Study for Clinical Use of Hand-Held Spirometer in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:507. [PMID: 38470618 PMCID: PMC10930597 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12050507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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A spirometer is a medical device frequently used clinically for the diagnosis and prediction of lung disease. This study aimed to investigate the clinical usefulness of a hand-held spirometer (The Spirokit), compared with conventional spirometry in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study was conducted from February 2022 to October 2022. Measurements from 80 patients with COPD (male: 53, female: 27) were obtained using The Spirokit and PC-based pulmonary function test equipment, and the resulting values were compared and analyzed. For the concurrent validity comparison of The Spirokit, the intra-class correlation (ICC 2, 1), coefficients of variation (CVME), 95% limits of agreement (95% LOA), and Cohen's Kappa Index were analyzed. The Spirokit showed high agreement (ICC: 0.929-0.989; 95% LOA: -0.525 to 2.559; and CVME: 0.05-0.08) with the PC-based pulmonary function tester. Using the Cohen's kappa coefficients, the device showed high sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy scores of Pa: 0.90, Pc: 0.52, and K: 0.79, respectively, indicating considerable agreement. The Spirokit, a portable pulmonary function test device, is a piece of equipment with high validity and portability, with high potential for replacing PC-based pulmonary function test equipment.
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- Byeong-Soo Kim
- Department of Physical Therapy, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea; (B.-S.K.); (S.-H.P.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea; (B.-S.K.); (S.-H.P.)
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea; (S.-S.J.); (S.-D.W.)
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- Department of Computer Engineering, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea;
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea; (S.-S.J.); (S.-D.W.)
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Republic of Korea; (B.-S.K.); (S.-H.P.)
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Chung C, Lee JW, Lee SW, Jo MW. Clinical Efficacy of Mobile App-Based, Self-Directed Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e41753. [PMID: 38179689 PMCID: PMC10786334 DOI: 10.2196/41753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024] Open
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Background Pulmonary rehabilitation is well known to improve clinical symptoms (including dyspnea), quality of life, and exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, researchers have reported difficulties in practicing center-based pulmonary rehabilitation. Recently, mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation has become available in clinical practice. We investigated the clinical outcomes of mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD. Objective The objective of our study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation versus conventional center-based pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD, using a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods A systematic search of the literature published between January 2007 and June 2023 was performed, using the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases to identify relevant randomized controlled trials involving patients with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs needed to provide an exercise program on a smartphone app. Study outcomes, including exercise capacity, symptom scores, quality of life, and hospitalization, were evaluated. The meta-analysis evaluated mean differences in 6-minute walk test distances (6MWDs), COPD Assessment Test (CAT) scores, modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scale scores, St. George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) scores, and risk ratios for hospitalization resulting from disease exacerbation. Results Of the 1173 screened studies, 10 were included in the systematic review and 9 were included in the meta-analysis. Further, 6 studies were multicenter studies. There were a total of 1050 participants, and most were aged ≥65 years. There were discrepancies in the baseline participant characteristics, smartphone apps, interventions, and study outcomes among the included studies. In the meta-analysis, 5 studies assessed 6MWDs (mean difference 9.52, 95% CI -3.05 to 22.08 m), 6 studies assessed CAT scores (mean difference -1.29, 95% CI -2.39 to -0.20), 3 studies assessed mMRC dyspnea scale scores (mean difference -0.08, 95% CI -0.29 to 0.13), 2 studies assessed SGRQ scores (mean difference -3.62, 95% CI -9.62 to 2.38), and 3 studies assessed hospitalization resulting from disease exacerbation (risk ratio 0.65, 95% CI 0.27-1.53). These clinical parameters generally favored mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation; however, a statistically significant difference was noted only for the CAT scores (P=.02). Conclusions Despite some discrepancies in the baseline participant characteristics and interventions among studies, mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation resulted in favorable exercise capacity, symptom score, quality of life, and hospitalization outcomes when compared with conventional pulmonary rehabilitation. In the meta-analysis, the CAT scores of the mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation group were significantly lower than those of the control group (P=.02). In real-world practice, mobile app-based pulmonary rehabilitation can be a useful treatment option when conventional center-based pulmonary rehabilitation is not feasible.
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- Chiwook Chung
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Gangneung Asan Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Antão J, Rebelo P, Almeida S, Franssen FME, Spruit MA, Marques A. Effects of ActiGraph's filter, epoch length and non-wearing time algorithm on step counts in people with COPD. J Sports Sci 2024; 42:9-16. [PMID: 38394032 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2319448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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The influence of the ActiGraph® processing criteria on estimating step counts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains uncertain. This study aimed to assess the influence of filters, epoch lengths and non-wearing time (NWT) algorithms on steps/day in people with COPD. ActiGraph GT3X+ was worn on the waist for seven days. Steps were detected using different filters (normal and low-frequency extension [LFE]), epoch lengths (15s and 60s), and NWT algorithms (Choi and Troiano). Linear mixed-effects model was applied to assess the effects of filter, epoch length, NWT algorithm on steps/day. Lin's concordance correlation and Bland-Altman were used to measure agreement. A total of 136 people with COPD (107 male; 69 ± 8 years; FEV1 51 ± 17% predicted) were included. Significant differences were found between filters (p < 0.001), but not between epoch lengths or NWT algorithms. The LFE increased, on average, approximately 7500 steps/day compared to the normal filter (p < 0.001). Agreement was poor (<0.3) and proportional bias was significant when comparing steps/day computed with different filters, regardless of the epoch length and NWT algorithm. Filter choice but not epoch lengths or NWT algorithms seem to impact measurement of steps/day. Future studies are needed to recommend the most accurate technique for measuring steps/day in people with COPD.
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- Joana Antão
- Lab3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
- iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Research and Development, Horn, Ciro, The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Lab3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
- iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
- iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Research and Development, Horn, Ciro, The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, Horn, Ciro, The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Lab3R - Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
- iBiMED - Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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Shah AJ, Althobiani MA, Saigal A, Ogbonnaya CE, Hurst JR, Mandal S. Wearable technology interventions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. NPJ Digit Med 2023; 6:222. [PMID: 38012218 PMCID: PMC10682416 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-023-00962-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death and is associated with multiple medical and psychological comorbidities. Therefore, future strategies to improve COPD management and outcomes are needed for the betterment of patient care. Wearable technology interventions offer considerable promise in improving outcomes, but prior reviews fall short of assessing their role in the COPD population. In this systematic review and meta-analysis we searched ovid-MEDLINE, ovid-EMBASE, CINAHL, CENTRAL, and IEEE databases from inception to April 2023 to identify studies investigating wearable technology interventions in an adult COPD population with prespecified outcomes of interest including physical activity promotion, increasing exercise capacity, exacerbation detection, and quality-of-life. We identified 7396 studies, of which 37 were included in our review. Meta-analysis showed wearable technology interventions significantly increased: the mean daily step count (mean difference (MD) 850 (494-1205) steps/day) and the six-minute walk distance (MD 5.81 m (1.02-10.61 m). However, the impact was short-lived. Furthermore, wearable technology coupled with another facet (such as health coaching or pulmonary rehabilitation) had a greater impact that wearable technology alone. Wearable technology had little impact on quality-of-life measures and had mixed results for exacerbation avoidance and prediction. It is clear that wearable technology interventions may have the potential to form a core part of future COPD management plans, but further work is required to translate this into meaningful clinical benefit.
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- Amar J Shah
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
- King Abdulaziz University, Department of Respiratory Therapy, Faculty of Medical Rehabilitation Sciences, Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK
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- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
- UCL Respiratory, University College London, London, UK.
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Choi JY, Ryu EJ, Jin X. Effect of self-management education using pictogram-based content of health information on outcomes in Korean patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 54:324-330. [PMID: 37948887 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.10.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pictogram-based self-management education on the symptom experience, self-efficacy, self-management adherence, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS Sixty COPD patients were enrolled from a pulmonology clinic at C hospital in southwestern Korea and subsequently randomized into two groups. RESULTS A significant improvement in self-efficacy scores was noted (t = -2.16, p = .035) in the intervention group compared to the control group. No significant differences were observed in symptom experience (t = 0.48, p = .637), self-management adherence (t = -0.33, p = .742), and HRQoL (t = -0.52, p = .608). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that the utilization of pictogram-based content in self-management education can be an effective tool for enhancing self-efficacy among COPD patients. Further research is required to evaluate the long-term effects on a broader sample size.
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- Ja Yun Choi
- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University Chonnam Research Institute of Nursing Science, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, 61469, Republic of Korea
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- School of Medicine & Nursing, HuZhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China.
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Delaney S, Cronin P, Huntley-Moore S. Conceptualisations of COPD self-management: A narrative review of the research literature. Chronic Illn 2023; 19:514-528. [PMID: 35876320 DOI: 10.1177/17423953221115441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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AIM To examine how self-management is conceptualised in the research literature on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS A narrative review was undertaken to search the research literature on COPD self-management. Ten databases (2000-2021) were searched for published texts. Sixty-two articles met the inclusion criteria. A thematic analysis was conducted of the literature. RESULTS Three conceptualisations of COPD self-management were identified: 1) a dominant medicocentric conceptualisation which represented self-management as medical in focus; 2) a less dominant experiential conceptualisation that viewed it as arising from the experiences of people living with COPD; and 3) a smaller body of literature that attempted to integrate medicocentric and experiential conceptualisations of self-management. DISCUSSION The dominance of the medicocentric conceptualisation of self-management and the polarisation of medicocentric and experiential perspectives were striking. An integrated conceptualisation of self-management has the potential to unite these competing perspectives and promote collaborative relationships between individuals and professionals, so long as the underlying values informing it are made explicit. However, there is a dearth of literature on this approach and it would benefit from more attention. Methods such as Co-production and the Personal Outcomes Approach offer the potential to support an integrated perspective in clinical practice.
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- Sarah Delaney
- Health Research Charities Ireland, Digital Office Centre, 12 Camden Row, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24 D'Olier Street, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, 24 D'Olier Street, Dublin, Ireland
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Kouri A, Wong EKC, Sale JEM, Straus SE, Gupta S. Are older adults considered in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease mobile health research? A scoping review. Age Ageing 2023; 52:afad144. [PMID: 37742283 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afad144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of mobile health (mHealth) for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is rapidly growing and may help address the complex respiratory care needs of our ageing population. However, little is currently known about how airways mHealth is developed and used among older adults (≥65 years). OBJECTIVE To identify if and how older adults with asthma and COPD have been incorporated across the mHealth research cycle. METHODS We searched Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Registry of Controlled Trials for studies pertaining to the development or evaluation of asthma and COPD mHealth for adults published after 2010. Study, participant and mHealth details, including any considerations of older age, were extracted, synthesised and charted. RESULTS A total of 334 studies of 191 mHealth tools were identified. Adults ≥65 years old were included in 33.3% of asthma mHealth studies and 85.3% of COPD studies. Discussions of older age focused on barriers to technology use. Methodologic and/or analytic considerations of older age were mostly absent throughout the research cycle. Among the 28 instances quantitative age-related analyses were detailed, 12 described positive mHealth use and satisfaction outcomes in older adults versus negative or equivocal outcomes. CONCLUSION We identified an overall lack of consideration for older age throughout the airways mHealth research cycle, even among COPD mHealth studies that predominantly included older adults. We also found a contrast between the perceptions of how older age might negatively influence mHealth use and available quantitative evaluations. Future airways mHealth research must better integrate the needs and concerns of older adults.
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- Andrew Kouri
- Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Respirology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Rebelo P, Antão J, Brooks D, Marques A. Effect of Data Reduction Techniques on Daily Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Collected with ActiGraph ® in People with COPD. J Clin Med 2023; 12:5340. [PMID: 37629381 PMCID: PMC10455487 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12165340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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ActiGraph® is a valid, frequently used, accelerometer to quantify moderate to vigorous physical activities (MVPA) in people with COPD. The impact of ActiGraph processing techniques on this population is unknown. This study aimed to explore the effect of data reduction techniques on MVPA in people with COPD. MVPA/day, through ActiGraph GT3X+, was estimated using: Troiano, Freedson 98 and FreedsonVM3 cutoffs, 15-s and 60-s epochs, and normal and low-frequency extension (LFE) filters. Cutoff, epoch, and filter effects were explored with Aligned Rank Transform-ANOVA. Lin's concordance correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman plots were used to evaluate agreement and bias between different techniques. The analysis included 136 people with COPD (79% male; 68 ± 8 years; FEV1 51 ± 17% predicted). MVPA/day differed according to cutoff, filter, and epoch selection (p-value < 0.001). FreedsonVM3 cutoff, 15-s epochs, and LFE yielded the highest MVPA (45 min/day, 68% of physically active participants). Troiano cutoff, 60-s epochs, and normal filter yielded the lowest MVPA (8 min/day, 20% of physically active participants). Only comparisons between Troiano and Freedson98 cutoffs presented an almost perfect agreement. ActiGraph data reduction techniques affected MVPA/day estimates and their interpretation at the individual and group level. Studies using different processing criteria should not be compared in people with COPD. Future studies with a gold standard are required to ascertain which processing technique produces the most accurate MVPA estimates in COPD. Meanwhile, future trials employing the ActiGraph GT3X+ may consider estimating MVPA based on Freedson VM3 cutofffs, 60-s epochs, and normal filter.
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- Patrícia Rebelo
- Lab3R—Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.R.); (J.A.)
- iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Lab3R—Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.R.); (J.A.)
- iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Research and Development, Ciro, 6085 NM Horn, The Netherlands
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada;
- West Park Healthcare Centre, Toronto, ON M6M 2J5, Canada
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- Lab3R—Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, School of Health Sciences (ESSUA), University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (P.R.); (J.A.)
- iBiMED—Institute of Biomedicine, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Silva J, Hipólito N, Machado P, Flora S, Cruz J. Technological features of smartphone apps for physical activity promotion in patients with COPD: A systematic review. Pulmonology 2023:S2531-0437(23)00124-1. [PMID: 37394341 DOI: 10.1016/j.pulmoe.2023.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Low physical activity (PA) levels have a negative impact on the health status of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Smartphone applications (apps) focused on PA promotion may mitigate this problem; however, their effectiveness depends on patient adherence, which can be influenced by the technological features of the apps. This systematic review identified the technological features of smartphone apps aiming to promote PA in patients with COPD. METHODS A literature search was performed in the databases ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. Papers including the description of a smartphone app for PA promotion in patients with COPD were included. Two researchers independently selected studies and scored the apps features based on a previously developed framework (38 possible features). RESULTS Twenty-three studies were included and 19 apps identified, with an average of 10 technological features implemented. Eight apps could be connected to wearables to collect data. The categories 'Measuring and monitoring' and 'Support and Feedback' were present in all apps. Overall, the most implemented features were 'progress in visual format' (n = 13), 'advice on PA' (n = 14) and 'data in visual format' (n = 10). Only three apps included social features, and two included a web-based version of the app. CONCLUSIONS The existing smartphone apps include a relatively small number of features to promote PA, which are mostly related to monitoring and providing feedback. Further research is warranted to explore the relationship between the presence/absence of specific features and the impact of interventions on patients' PA levels.
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- J Silva
- School of Health Sciences (ESSLei), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal; Health Data Science of the Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
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- School of Health Sciences (ESSLei), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal; Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal.
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Quach S, Michaelchuk W, Benoit A, Oliveira A, Packham TL, Goldstein R, Brooks D. Mobile heath applications for self-management in chronic lung disease: a systematic review. NETWORK MODELING AND ANALYSIS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS AND BIOINFORMATICS 2023; 12:25. [PMID: 37305790 PMCID: PMC10242585 DOI: 10.1007/s13721-023-00419-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Integration of mobile health (mHealth) applications (apps) into chronic lung disease management is becoming increasingly popular. MHealth apps may support adoption of self-management behaviors to assist people in symptoms control and quality of life enhancement. However, mHealth apps' designs, features, and content are inconsistently reported, making it difficult to determine which were the effective components. Therefore, this review aims to summarize the characteristics and features of published mHealth apps for chronic lung diseases. A structured search strategy across five databases (CINAHL, Medline, Embase, Scopus and Cochrane) was performed. Randomized controlled trials investigating interactive mHealth apps in adults with chronic lung disease were included. Screening and full-text reviews were completed by three reviewers using Research Screener and Covidence. Data extraction followed the mHealth Index and Navigation Database (MIND) Evaluation Framework (https://mindapps.org/), a tool designed to help clinicians determine the best mHealth apps to address patients' needs. Over 90,000 articles were screened, with 16 papers included. Fifteen distinct apps were identified, 8 for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (53%) and 7 for asthma (46%) self-management. Different resources informed app design approaches, accompanied with varying qualities and features across studies. Common reported features included symptom tracking, medication reminders, education, and clinical support. There was insufficient information to answer MIND questions regarding security and privacy, and only five apps had additional publications to support their clinical foundation. Current studies reported designs and features of self-management apps differently. These app design variations create challenges in determining their effectiveness and suitability for chronic lung disease self-management. Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42021260205). Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13721-023-00419-0.
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- Shirley Quach
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
- Rehabilitation Science Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
- Lab3R–Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory, University of Aveiro (ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
- Rehabilitation Science Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Canada
- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare Center, Toronto, ON Canada
- Rehabilitation Science Institute, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON Canada
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Pimenta S, Hansen H, Demeyer H, Slevin P, Cruz J. Role of digital health in pulmonary rehabilitation and beyond: shaping the future. ERJ Open Res 2023; 9:00212-2022. [PMID: 36923569 PMCID: PMC10009701 DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00212-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a cost-effective intervention with well-known benefits to exercise capacity, symptoms and quality of life in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Despite the compelling evidence of its benefits, PR implementation is still suboptimal, and maintenance of PR benefits is challenging. To overcome these pitfalls, there has been a growing interest in developing novel models for PR delivery. Digital health is a promising solution, as it has the potential to address some of the most reported barriers to PR uptake and adherence (such as accessibility issues), help maintain the positive results following a PR programme and promote patients' adherence to a more active lifestyle through physical activity (tele)coaching. Despite the accelerated use of digital health to deliver PR during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, there are still several factors that contribute to the resistance to the adoption of digital health, such as the lack of evidence on its effectiveness, low acceptability by patients and healthcare professionals, concerns about implementation and maintenance costs, inequalities in access to the internet and technological devices, and data protection issues. Nevertheless, the trend towards reducing technology costs and the higher availability of digital devices, as well as the greater ease and simplicity of use of devices, enhance the opportunities for future development of digitally enabled PR interventions. This narrative review aims to examine the current evidence on the role of digital health in the context of PR, including strengths and weaknesses, and to determine possible threats and opportunities, as well as areas for future work.
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- Sara Pimenta
- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Respiratory Research Unit, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Denmark
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Respiratory Division, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- The Insight Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Dublin, Dublin
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- Center for Innovative Care and Health Technology (ciTechCare), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal.,School of Health Sciences (ESSLei), Polytechnic of Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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Yan S, Luo S, Yang X, He L, Chen X, Que G. Effectiveness of online caries management platform in children's caries prevention: A randomized controlled trial. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1102503. [PMID: 36844857 PMCID: PMC9947237 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1102503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Purpose To construct an online caries management platform and evaluate its efficacy in children's caries prevention based on caries risk. Methods The study participants were second-grade pupils. The caries risk assessment tool (CAT) was used to grade caries risk for all participants, who were randomly divided into the experimental (114 pupils) and control (111 pupils) groups. The experimental group used the Internet for caries management, while the control group was managed by traditional lecturing in classroom. The caries status of each surface of the first permanent molars was recorded. The basic information and oral health knowledge, attitude, and behaviors of participants were collected by questionnaire. One year later, outcome data were collected. Pearson's chi-squared test was used to analyze the caries risk assessment items and oral health behaviors. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used to analyze the decayed-missing-filled surfaces (DMFS) index, plaque index, and scores of oral health knowledge and attitude. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. This study was available on the website of Chinese Clinical Trials Register (No: MR-44-22-012947). Results After 1 year, the oral health knowledge score was improved by 20.58% (P < 0.001) in the experimental group and 6.02% in the control group. The plaque index was improved by 49.60% (P < 0.001) in the experimental group and 21.01% in the control group. The DMFS index increased in both groups but there were no significant differences (P = 0.608). The experimental group had a better improvement effect in caries risk assessment items than the control group, including "whether the frequency of eating sugary snacks or drinks between meals is more than 3 times/day" (P = 0.033) and the use of fluoridated toothpaste (P = 0.020). The experimental group was better than the control group in reported oral health behaviors, including frequency of eating sweets before sleep (P = 0.032), brushing time (P = 0.001), and the filled rate (proportion of FS in DMFS) of first permanent molars (P = 0.003). Conclusions The online caries management platform showed more advantages than traditional lecturing in improving oral health knowledge and behaviors (oral hygiene practice, sugar consumption behavior, and medical treatment behavior). This platform provides a reliable implementation path for the occurrence and continuous improvement of oral health-related behaviors.
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- Siqi Yan
- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Stomatological Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Agusti A, Ambrosino N, Blackstock F, Bourbeau J, Casaburi R, Celli B, Crouch R, Negro RD, Dreher M, Garvey C, Gerardi D, Goldstein R, Hanania N, Holland AE, Kaur A, Lareau S, Lindenauer PK, Mannino D, Make B, Maltais F, Marciniuk JD, Meek P, Morgan M, Pepin JL, Reardon JZ, Rochester C, Singh S, Spruit MA, Steiner MC, Troosters T, Vitacca M, Clini E, Jardim J, Nici L, Raskin J, ZuWallack R. COPD: Providing the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. Respir Med 2023; 207:107041. [PMID: 36610384 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.107041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality that is both preventable and treatable. However, a major challenge in recognizing, preventing, and treating COPD is understanding its complexity. While COPD has historically been characterized as a disease defined by airflow limitation, we now understand it as a multi-component disease with many clinical phenotypes, systemic manifestations, and associated co-morbidities. Evidence is rapidly emerging in our understanding of the many factors that contribute to the pathogenesis of COPD and the identification of "early" or "pre-COPD" which should provide exciting opportunities for early treatment and disease modification. In addition to breakthroughs in our understanding of the origins of COPD, we are optimizing treatment strategies and delivery of care that are showing impressive benefits in patient-centered outcomes and healthcare utilization. This special issue of Respiratory Medicine, "COPD: Providing the Right Treatment for the Right Patient at the Right Time" is a summary of the proceedings of a conference held in Stresa, Italy in April 2022 that brought together international experts to discuss emerging evidence in COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in honor of a distinguished friend and colleague, Claudio Ferdinando Donor (1948-2021). Claudio was a true pioneer in the field of pulmonary rehabilitation and the comprehensive care of individuals with COPD. He held numerous leadership roles in in the field, provide editorial stewardship of several respiratory journals, authored numerous papers, statement and guidelines in COPD and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and provided mentorship to many in our field. Claudio's most impressive talent was his ability to organize spectacular conferences and symposia that highlighted cutting edge science and clinical medicine. It is in this spirit that this conference was conceived and planned. These proceedings are divided into 4 sections which highlight crucial areas in the field of COPD: (1) New concepts in COPD pathogenesis; (2) Enhancing outcomes in COPD; (3) Non-pharmacologic management of COPD; and (4) Optimizing delivery of care for COPD. These presentations summarize the newest evidence in the field and capture lively discussion on the exciting future of treating this prevalent and impactful disease. We thank each of the authors for their participation and applaud their efforts toward pushing the envelope in our understanding of COPD and optimizing care for these patients. We believe that this edition is a most fitting tribute to a dear colleague and friend and will prove useful to students, clinicians, and researchers as they continually strive to provide the right treatment for the right patient at the right time. It has been our pleasure and a distinct honor to serve as editors and oversee such wonderful scholarly work.
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- Alvar Agusti
- Clinic Barcelona Hospital University, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, CA, USA.
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- National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacoepidemiology (CESFAR), Verona, Italy.
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- Clinic of Cardiology, Angiology, Pneumology and Intensive Medicine, University Hospital Aachen, Aachen, 52074, DE, USA.
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- Respiratory Rehabilitation Service, West Park Health Care Centre, Toronto, Ontario, CA, USA.
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- Departments of Physiotherapy and Respiratory Medicine, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia; Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; Institute for Breathing and Sleep, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, CT, USA; University of Colorado School of Nursing, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- University of Colorado School of Nursing, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA, USA.
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- National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA.
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- Institut Universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, Université Laval, Quebec, CA, USA.
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- Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, CA, USA.
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- University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- Dept of Respiratory Medicine, University Hospitals of Leicester, UK.
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- CHU de Grenoble - Clin Univ. de physiologie, sommeil et exercice, Grenoble, France.
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Trinity Health of New England, Hartford, CT, USA.
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, University of Leicester, UK.
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- Department of Respiratory Sciences, Leicester NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, Professor, University of Leicester, UK.
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- Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases and Thoracic Surgery, KU Leuven: Leuven, Vlaanderen, Belgium.
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- Department of Respiratory Rehabilitation, ICS S. Maugeri Care and Research Institutes, IRCCS Pavia, Italy.
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- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
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- Federal University of Sao Paulo Paulista, Brazil.
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- nBrown University School of Medicine, USA.
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT, 06105, USA.
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Reilly C, Sails J, Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou A, Birch RJ, McKenna J, Clifton IJ, Peckham D, Birch KM, Price OJ. Physical activity promotion interventions in chronic airways disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:32/167/220109. [PMID: 36697208 PMCID: PMC9879326 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0109-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Physical inactivity is common in people with chronic airways disease (pwCAD) and associated with worse clinical outcomes and impaired quality of life. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to characterise and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions promoting step-based physical activity (PA) in pwCAD. We searched for studies that included a form of PA promotion and step-count outcome measure. A random-effects model was used to determine the overall effect size using post-intervention values. 38 studies (n=32 COPD; n=5 asthma; n=1 bronchiectasis; study population: n=3777) were included. Overall, implementing a form of PA promotion resulted in a significant increase in step-count: median (IQR) 705 (183-1210) when compared with usual standard care: -64 (-597-229), standardised mean difference (SMD) 0.24 (95% CI: 0.12-0.36), p<0.01. To explore the impact of specific interventions, studies were stratified into subgroups: PA promotion+wearable activity monitor-based interventions (n=17) (SMD 0.37, p<0.01); PA promotion+step-count as an outcome measure (n=9) (SMD 0.18, p=0.09); technology-based interventions (n=12) (SMD 0.16, p=0.01). Interventions promoting PA, particularly those that incorporate wearable activity monitors, result in a significant and clinically meaningful improvement in daily step-count in pwCAD.
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- Caroline Reilly
- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK
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- School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St. James's, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK,Department of Respiratory Medicine, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK,School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK,Corresponding author: Oliver J. Price ()
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Quach S, Benoit A, Oliveira A, Packham TL, Goldstein R, Brooks D. Features and characteristics of publicly available mHealth apps for self-management in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231167007. [PMID: 37065541 PMCID: PMC10102951 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231167007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) may be able to support people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to develop the appropriate skills and routines for adequate self-management. Given the wide variety of publicly available mHealth apps, it is important to be aware of their characteristics to optimize their use and mitigate potential harms. Objective To report the characteristics and features of publicly available apps for COPD self-management. Methods MHealth apps designed for patients' COPD self-management were searched in the Google Play and Apple app stores. Two reviewers trialed and assessed the eligible apps using the MHealth Index and Navigation Database framework to describe the characteristics, qualities, and features of mHealth apps across five domains. Results From the Google Play and Apple stores, thirteen apps were identified and eligible for further evaluation. All thirteen apps were available for Android devices, but only seven were available for Apple devices. Most apps were developed by for-profit organizations (8/13), non-profit organizations (2/13), and unknown developers (3/13). Many apps had privacy policies (9/13), but only three apps described their security systems and two mentioned compliance with local health information and data usage laws. Education was the common app feature; additional features were medication reminders, symptom tracking, journaling, and action planning. None provided clinical evidence to support their use. Conclusions Publicly available COPD apps vary in their designs, features, and overall quality. These apps lack evidence to support their clinical use and cannot be recommended at this time.
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- Shirley Quach
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare center, Toronto, Canada
- Shirley Quach, School of Rehabilitation
Science, McMaster University, IAHS, 1400 Main Street West Institute for Applied
Health Sciences (IAHS) Building - Room 403, Hamilton, ON L8S 1C7, Canada.
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare center, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare center, Toronto, Canada
- Lab3R – Respiratory Research and
Rehabilitation Laboratory, University of Aveiro
(ESSUA), Aveiro, Portugal
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare center, Toronto, Canada
- Department of Medicine, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences,
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
- Respiratory Research, West Park Healthcare center, Toronto, Canada
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Isernia S, Pagliari C, Bianchi LNC, Banfi PI, Rossetto F, Borgnis F, Tavanelli M, Brambilla L, Baglio F. Characteristics, Components, and Efficacy of Telerehabilitation Approaches for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph192215165. [PMID: 36429887 PMCID: PMC9691096 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192215165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is at the top of the list of non-communicable diseases with related rehabilitation needs. Digital medicine may provide continuative integrated intervention, overcoming accessibility and cost barriers. METHODS We systematically searched for randomized controlled trials on telerehabilitation (TR) in people with COPD to profile the adopted TR strategies, focusing on TR models and the main rehabilitation actions: monitoring and assessment, decision, and feedback. Additionally, a meta-analysis was run to test the TR effect on functional capacity, dyspnea, and quality of life compared to no intervention (NI) and conventional intervention (CI). RESULTS Out of the 6041 studies identified, 22 were eligible for the systematic review, and 14 were included in the meta-analyses. Results showed a heterogeneous scenario in terms of the TR features. Furthermore, only a small group of trials presented a comprehensive technological kit. The meta-analysis highlighted a significant effect of TR, especially with the asynchronous model, on all outcomes compared to NI. Moreover, a non-inferiority effect of TR on functional capacity and quality of life, and a superiority effect on dyspnea compared to CI were observed. Finally, the studies suggested a high rate of TR adherence and high safety level. CONCLUSIONS TR is an effective strategy to increase and maintain functional capacity, breath, and quality of life in people with COPD. However, a consensus on the essential elements and features of this approach needs to be defined, and the effect of long-term maintenance merits further investigation.
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- Sara Isernia
- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, 20148 Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS, 20148 Milan, Italy
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Sunjaya AP, Sengupta A, Martin A, Di Tanna GL, Jenkins C. Efficacy of self-management mobile applications for patients with breathlessness: Systematic review and quality assessment of publicly available applications. Respir Med 2022; 201:106947. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/15/2022] [Accepted: 07/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nagase FI, Stafinski T, Avdagovska M, Stickland MK, Etruw EM, Menon D. Effectiveness of remote home monitoring for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): systematic review. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:646. [PMID: 35568904 PMCID: PMC9107164 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-07938-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background Although remote home monitoring (RHM) has the capacity to prevent exacerbations in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), evidence regarding its effectiveness remains unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of RHM in patients with COPD. Methods A systematic review of the scholarly literature published within the last 10 years was conducted using internationally recognized guidelines. Search strategies were applied to several electronic databases and clinical trial registries through March 2020 to identify studies comparing RHM to ‘no remote home monitoring’ (no RHM) or comparing RHM with provider’s feedback to RHM without feedback. To critically appraise the included randomized studies, the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool (ROB) was used. The quality of included non-randomized interventional and comparative observational studies was evaluated using the ACROBAT-NRSI tool from the Cochrane Collaboration. The quality of evidence relating to key outcomes was assessed using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) on the following: health-related quality of life (HRQoL), patient experience and number of exacerbations, number of emergency room (ER) visits, COPD-related hospital admissions, and adherence as the proportion of patients who completed the study. Three independent reviewers assessed methodologic quality and reviewed the studies. Results Seventeen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two comparative observational studies were included in the review. The primary finding of this systematic review is that a considerable amount of evidence relating to the efficacy/effectiveness of RHM exists, but its quality is low. Although RHM is safe, it does not appear to improve HRQoL (regardless of the type of RHM), lung function or self-efficacy, or to reduce depression, anxiety, or healthcare resource utilization. The inclusion of regular feedback from providers may reduce COPD-related hospital admissions. Though adherence RHM remains unclear, both patient and provider satisfaction were high with the intervention. Conclusions Although a considerable amount of evidence to the effectiveness of RHM exists, due to heterogeneity of care settings and the low-quality evidence, they should be interpreted with caution. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12913-022-07938-y.
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- Fernanda Inagaki Nagase
- School of Public Health, Health Technology and Policy Unit, University of Alberta, 3-021 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Health Technology and Policy Unit, University of Alberta, 3-021 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Health Technology and Policy Unit, University of Alberta, 3-021 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada
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- Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.,G.F. MacDonald Centre for Lung Health, Covenant Health, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Public Health, Health Technology and Policy Unit, University of Alberta, 3-021 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2V2, Canada.
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Song CY, Liu X, Wang YQ, Cao HP, Yang Z, Ma RC, Yin YY, Xie J. Effects of home-based telehealth on the physical condition and psychological status of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Pract 2022:e13062. [PMID: 35545098 DOI: 10.1111/ijn.13062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effects of home-based telehealth compared with usual care on six-minute walking distance (6MWD), health-related quality of life, anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. METHODS We identified randomized controlled trials through a systematic multidatabase search. Titles and abstracts were assessed for relevance. Two authors independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias and quality of evidence. Meta-analyses were conducted using Review Manager and Stata. RESULTS We included 32 randomized controlled trials (n = 5232). Devices used for home-based telehealth interventions included telephones, videos, and combined devices. The quality of the evidence was downgraded due to high risk of bias, imprecision, and inconsistency. Home-based telehealth significantly increased 6MWD by 35 m (SD = 30.42) and reduced symptom burden by 3 points (SD = -2.30) on the COPD assessment test compared with usual care. However, no significant differences in anxiety and depression were noted between the home-based telehealth group and the standard care group. In subgroup analysis, home-based telehealth significantly improved 6MWD and health status after 6-12 months and >12 months. CONCLUSION Low quality evidence showed that home-based telehealth interventions reduce symptom burden and increase walking distance to a clinically meaningful extent in patients with COPD. However, no effects on depression and anxiety were observed.
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- Chun-Yu Song
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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A Detailed Description of Physical Activity Counseling Interventions to Support Physical Activity in People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Blackstock FC, Roberts NJ. Using Telemedicine to Provide Education for the Symptomatic Patient with Chronic Respiratory Disease. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:1317. [PMID: 34947848 PMCID: PMC8706811 DOI: 10.3390/life11121317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Revised: 11/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Technology-enabled learning, using computers, smartphones, and tablets, to educate patients on their respiratory disease and management has grown over the last decade. This shift has been accelerated by the global COVID-19 pandemic and the need to socially distance for public health. Thirteen recently published papers examined experience, knowledge, skills and attitude acquisition, behaviour change, and impact on health outcomes of patient education using technology (websites and mobile device applications) for people with chronic respiratory disease. Technology-enabled patient education that includes relevant information, with activities that encourage the patient to interact with the digital platform, appears to lead to better patient experience and may increase learning and behaviour change with improved quality of life. Developing online relationships with healthcare providers, lower digital capabilities, and poor access to a computer/smartphone/tablet, appear to be barriers that need to be overcome for equity in access. Maintaining the principles of quality educational design, ensuring interactive experiences for patient involvement in the educational activities, patient co-design, healthcare professionals connecting with experts in the field of technology-enabled learning for development of education models, and ongoing research lead to the best patient outcomes in technology-enabled education for respiratory disease.
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- Felicity C. Blackstock
- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW 2751, Australia
- Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795, Australia
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- Nursing and Community Health, School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonia University, Glasgow G4 0BA, UK;
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Estimating Patient Empowerment and Nurses' Use of Digital Strategies: eSurvey Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18189844. [PMID: 34574766 PMCID: PMC8472827 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Patient empowerment is seen as the capability to understand health information and make decisions based on it. It is a competence that can improve self-care, adherence and overall health. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for information and has also reduced the number of visits to health centers. Nurses have had to adapt in order to continue offering quality care in different environments such as the digital world, but this entails assessing the level of their patients’ empowerment and adapting material and educational messages to new realities. The aim of this study is, on the one hand, to assess nurses’ use of digital resources to provide reinforcing information to their patients and, on the other hand, to evaluate how they assess the level of empowerment of their patients. To perform the study, 850 nurses answered 21 questions related to their own digital literacy and patients’ empowerment. The ability to make decisions is the characteristic most selected by nurses (70%) as useful in measuring patient empowerment, whereas 9.19% do not measure it in any way. Printed material is most often used by nurses to offer additional information to patients (71.93%), mobile applications are the least used option (21.58%), and elder nurses are those who most recommend digital resources. In this study, younger nurses make little or no use of technology as a resource for training and monitoring patients. In spite of some limitations concerning the study, digital health needs to be promoted as an indisputable tool in the nurse’s briefcase in the future to ensure that older patients can manage electronic resources in different fields.
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Burtin C, Mohan D, Troosters T, Watz H, Hopkinson NS, Garcia-Aymerich J, Moy ML, Vogiatzis I, Rossiter HB, Singh S, Merrill DD, Hamilton A, Rennard SI, Fageras M, Petruzzelli S, Tal-Singer R, Tomaszewski E, Corriol-Rohou S, Rochester CL, Sciurba FC, Casaburi R, D-C Man W, Van Lummel RC, Cooper CB, Demeyer H, Spruit MA, Vaes A. Objectively measured physical activity as a COPD clinical trial outcome. Chest 2021; 160:2080-2100. [PMID: 34217679 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2020] [Revised: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Reduced physical activity is common in COPD and is associated with poor outcomes. Physical activity is therefore a worthy target for intervention in clinical trials, however, trials evaluating physical activity have used heterogeneous methodologies. RESEARCH QUESTION What is the available evidence on the efficacy and/or effectiveness of various interventions to enhance objectively measured physical activity in patients with COPD, taking into account minimal preferred methodological quality of physical activity assessment? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS In this narrative review, the COPD Biomarker Qualification Consortium (CBQC) task force searched three scientific databases for articles that reported the effect of an intervention on objectively-measured physical activity in COPD. Based on scientific literature and expert consensus, only studies with ≥7 measurement days and ≥4 valid days of ≥8 hours of monitoring were included in the primary analysis. RESULTS 37 of 110 (34%) identified studies fulfilled the criteria, investigating the efficacy and/or effectiveness of physical activity behavior change programs (n=7), mobile health or eHealth interventions (n=9), rehabilitative exercise (n=9), bronchodilation (n=6), lung volume reduction procedures (n=3) and other interventions (n=3). Results are generally variable, reflecting the large variation in study characteristics and outcomes. Few studies show an increase beyond the proposed minimal important change of 600-1100 daily steps, indicating that enhancing physical activity levels is a challenge. INTERPRETATION Only a third of clinical trials measuring objective physical activity in people with COPD fulfilled the pre-set criteria regarding physical activity assessment. Studies showed variable effects on physical activity even when investigating similar interventions.
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- Chris Burtin
- Reval Rehabilitation Research Center- Biomed Biomedical Research Institute - Hasselt University - Diepenbeek, Belgium.
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- Medical Innovation, Value Evidence and Outcomes, GSK R&D - Collegeville, USA
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- Pulmonary Research institute at LungenClinic Grosshansdorf, Airway Research Center North (ARCN), German Center For Lung Research (DZL), Grosshansdorf, Germany
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- ISGlobal, Barcelona, Spain; Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Barcelona, Spain
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- Pulmonary Section, VA Boston Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance, USA; The University of Leeds - Leeds, UK
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- Department of Respiratory Science, University of Leicester, UK
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- Boehringer-Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. - Burlington, Canada
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- Biopharma R&D, AstraZeneca - Cambridge, United Kingdom; University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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- Medical Innovation, Value Evidence and Outcomes, GSK R&D - Collegeville, USA; COPD Foundation - Miami, FL, USA
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- Section of Pulmonary, Critical care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA
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- University of Pittsburgh, division of pulmonary allergy and critical care medicine - Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center - Torrance, USA
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, UK; Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven - Leuven, Belgium; Department of Rehabilitation sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Research & Development, CIRO, Horn, the Netherlands; Department of Respiratory Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research & Development, CIRO, Horn, the Netherlands
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Janjua S, Banchoff E, Threapleton CJ, Prigmore S, Fletcher J, Disler RT. Digital interventions for the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 4:CD013246. [PMID: 33871065 PMCID: PMC8094214 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013246.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with dyspnoea, cough or sputum production (or both) and affects quality of life and functional status. More efficient approaches to alternative management that may include patients themselves managing their condition need further exploration in order to reduce the impact on both patients and healthcare services. Digital interventions may potentially impact on health behaviours and encourage patient engagement. OBJECTIVES To assess benefits and harms of digital interventions for managing COPD and apply Behaviour Change Technique (BCT) taxonomy to describe and explore intervention content. SEARCH METHODS We identified randomised controlled trials (RCTs) from the Cochrane Airways Trials Register (date of last search 28 April 2020). We found other trials at web-based clinical trials registers. SELECTION CRITERIA We included RCTs comparing digital technology interventions with or without routine supported self-management to usual care, or control treatment for self-management. Multi-component interventions (of which one component was digital self-management) compared with usual care, standard care or control treatment were included. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane methods. Two review authors independently selected trials for inclusion, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. Discrepancies were resolved with a third review author. We assessed certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. Primary outcomes were impact on health behaviours, self-efficacy, exacerbations and quality of life, including the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The minimally important difference (MID) for the SGRQ is 4 points. Two review authors independently applied BCT taxonomy to identify mechanisms in the digital interventions that influence behaviours. MAIN RESULTS Fourteen studies were included in the meta-analyses (1518 participants) ranging from 13 to 52 weeks duration. Participants had mild to very severe COPD. Risk of bias was high due to lack of blinding. GRADE ratings were low to very low certainty due to lack of blinding and imprecision. Common BCT clusters identified as behaviour change mechanisms in interventions were goals and planning, feedback and monitoring, social support, shaping knowledge and antecedents. Digital technology intervention with or without routine supported self-management Interventions included mobile phone (three studies), smartphone applications (one study), and web or Internet-based (five studies). Evidence is very uncertain about effects on impact on health behaviours as measured by six-minute walk distance (6MWD) at 13 weeks (mean difference (MD) 26.20, 95% confidence interval (CI) -21.70 to 74.10; participants = 122; studies = 2) or 23 to 26 weeks (MD 14.31, 95% CI -19.41 to 48.03; participants = 164; studies = 3). There may be improvement in 6MWD at 52 weeks (MD 54.33 95% CI -35.47 to 144.12; participants = 204; studies = 2) but studies were varied (very low certainty). There may be no difference in self-efficacy on managing Chronic Disease Scale (SEMCD) or pulmonary rehabilitation adapted index of self-efficacy tool (PRAISE). Evidence is very uncertain. Quality of life may be slightly improved on the chronic respiratory disease questionnaire (CRQ) at 13 weeks (MD 0.45, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.90; participants = 123; studies = 2; low certainty), but is not clinically important (MID 0.5). There may be little or no difference at 23 or 52 weeks (low to very low certainty). There may be a clinical improvement on SGRQ total at 52 weeks (MD -26.57, 95% CI -34.09 to -19.05; participants = 120; studies = 1; low certainty). Evidence for COPD assessment test (CAT) and Clinical COPD Questionnaire (CCQ) is very uncertain. There may be little or no difference in dyspnoea symptoms (CRQ dyspnoea) at 13, 23 weeks or 52 weeks (low to very low certainty evidence) or mean number of exacerbations at 26 weeks (low-certainty evidence). There was no evidence for the number of people experiencing adverse events. Multi-component interventions Digital components included mobile phone (one study), and web or internet-based (four studies). Evidence is very uncertain about effects on impact on health behaviour (6MWD) at 13 weeks (MD 99.60, 95% CI -15.23 to 214.43; participants = 20; studies = 1). No evidence was found for self-efficacy. Four studies reported effects on quality of life (SGRQ and CCQ scales). The evidence is very uncertain. There may be no difference in the number of people experiencing exacerbations or mean days to first exacerbation at 52 weeks with a multi-component intervention compared to standard care. Evidence is very uncertain about effects on the number of people experiencing adverse events at 52 weeks. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate a clear benefit or harm of digital technology interventions with or without supported self-management, or multi-component interventions compared to usual care in improving the 6MWD or self-efficacy. We found there may be some short-term improvement in quality of life with digital interventions, but there is no evidence about whether the effect is sustained long term. Dyspnoea symptoms may improve over a longer duration of digital intervention use. The evidence for multi-component interventions is very uncertain and as there is little or no evidence for adverse events, we cannot determine the benefit or harm of these interventions. The evidence base is predominantly of very low certainty with concerns around high risk of bias due to lack of blinding. Given that variation of interventions and blinding is likely to be a concern, future, larger studies are needed taking these limitations in consideration. Future studies are needed to determine whether the small improvements observed in this review can be applied to the general COPD population. A clear understanding of behaviour change through the BCT classification is important to gauge uptake of digital interventions and health outcomes in people with varying severity of COPD. Currently there is no guidance for interpreting BCT components of a digital intervention for changes to health outcomes. We could not interpret the BCT findings to the health outcomes we were investigating due to limited evidence that was of very low certainty. In future research, standardised approaches need to be considered when designing protocols to investigate effectiveness of digital interventions by including a standardised approach to BCT classification in addition to validated behavioural outcome measures that may reflect changes in behaviour.
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- Sadia Janjua
- Cochrane Airways, Population Health Research Institute, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Respiratory Medicine, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Medical School, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Whittaker R, Dobson R, Candy S, Tane T, Burrowes K, Reeve J, Tawhai M, Taylor D, Robertson T, Garrett J, Humphrey G, Brott T, Khan SR, Hu F, Warren J. Mobile Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Feasibility of Delivery by a Mobile Phone-Based Program. FRONTIERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.3389/fcomp.2021.546960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has been proven effective but is not well accessed due to transport, time, cost, and physical limitations of patients. We have developed a mobile phone-based PR program (mPR) that could be offered as an alternative for those unable to attend in-person. This was developed following formative research with patients, their families and clinicians. mPR has a core text message program plus an app that includes an action plan, exercise videos, lung visualization, symptom score questionnaire and 1-min sit-to-stand test.Aims: To determine the feasibility of delivering pulmonary rehabilitation by mobile phone.Methods: A 9-week non-randomized (1-arm) pilot study was conducted. Participants were 26 adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease plus four family members, who were offered participation at first assessment or during group PR sessions. Outcomes included satisfaction, engagement with the program, and perceived impacts.Results: Eight people (31%) opted for text messages only, and 18 (69%) chose text messages plus the app. Three people stopped the program early, 20 said they would recommend it to others, 19 said it helped them to feel more supported, 17 said it helped them to change their behavior.Conclusion: It is feasible to deliver PR support via mobile phone, including exercise prescription and support. Our mPR program was appreciated by a small number of people with chronic respiratory disorders and family members. Suggestions for improvements are being used to inform the further development of the program, which will then be tested for effectiveness. Registered with the Australia New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12619000884101 (www.anzctr.org.au).
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Kooij L, Vos PJE, Dijkstra A, van Harten WH. Effectiveness of a Mobile Health and Self-Management App for High-Risk Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Daily Clinical Practice: Mixed Methods Evaluation Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e21977. [PMID: 33538699 PMCID: PMC7892284 DOI: 10.2196/21977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Mobile health and self-management interventions may positively affect behavioral change and reduce hospital admissions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, not all patients qualify for these interventions, and systematic, comprehensive information on implementation- and compliance-related aspects of mobile self-management apps is lacking. Due to the tendency to target digital services to patients in stable phases of disease, it is especially relevant to focus on the use of these services in broad clinical practice for patients recently discharged from hospital. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effects of a mobile health and self-management app in clinical practice for recently discharged patients with COPD on use of the app, self-management, expectations, and experiences (technology acceptance); patients' and nurses' satisfaction; and hospital readmissions. METHODS A prototype of the app was pilot tested with 6 patients with COPD. The COPD app consisted of an 8-week program including the Lung Attack Action Plan, education, medication overview, video consultation, and questionnaires (monitored by nurses). In the feasibility study, adult patients with physician-diagnosed COPD, access to a mobile device, and proficiency of the Dutch language were included from a large teaching hospital during hospital admission. Self-management (Partners in Health Scale), technology acceptance (Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology model), and satisfaction were assessed using questionnaires at baseline, after 8 weeks, and 20 weeks. Use was assessed with log data, and readmission rates were extracted from the electronic medical record. RESULTS A total of 39 patients were included; 76.4% (133/174) of patients had to be excluded from participation, and 48.9% of those patients (65/133) were excluded because of lack of digital skills, access to a mobile device, or access to the internet. The COPD app was opened most often in the first week (median 6.0; IQR 3.5-10.0), but its use decreased over time. The self-management element knowledge and coping increased significantly over time (P=.04). The COPD app was rated on a scale of 1-10, with an average score by patients of 7.7 (SD 1.7) and by nurses of 6.3 (SD 1.2). Preliminary evidence about the readmission rate showed that 13% (5/39) of patients were readmitted within 30 days; 31% (12/39) of patients were readmitted within 20 weeks, compared with 14.1% (48/340) and 21.8% (74/340) in a preresearch cohort, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The use of a mobile self-management app after hospital discharge seems to be feasible only for a small number of patients with COPD. Patients were satisfied with the service; however, use decreased over time, and only knowledge and coping changed significantly over time. Therefore, future research on digital self-management interventions in clinical practice should focus on including more difficult subgroups of target populations, a multidisciplinary approach, technology-related aspects (such as acceptability), and fine-tuning its adoption in clinical pathways. TRIAL REGISTRATION Clinicaltrials.gov NCT04540562; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04540562.
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- Laura Kooij
- Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands
- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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- Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, Netherlands
- Division of Psychosocial Research and Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Department of Health Technology and Services Research, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
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In this work, a mobile application is developed to assist patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or Asthma that will reduce the dependency on hospital and clinic based tests and enable users to better manage their disease through increased self-involvement. Due to the pervasiveness of smartphones, it is proposed to make use of their built-in sensors and ever increasing computational capabilities to provide patients with a mobile-based spirometer capable of diagnosing COPD or asthma in a reliable and cost effective manner. Data collected using an experimental setup consisting of an airflow source, an anemometer, and a smartphone is used to develop a mathematical model that relates exhalation frequency to air flow rate. This model allows for the computation of two key parameters known as forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) that are used in the diagnosis of respiratory diseases. The developed platform has been validated using data collected from 25 subjects with various conditions. Results show that an excellent match is achieved between the FVC and FEV1 values computed using a clinical spirometer and those returned by the model embedded in the mobile application.
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