E-Visit for COPD and Smoking Cessation
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Cigarette Smoking, Telemedicine
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- current cigarette smoker,
- enrolled in MUSC's Epic MyChart program or willing to sign up for MyChart,
- possess a valid e-mail address that is checked daily,
- English fluency, and
- owner of an iOS or Android-compatible smartphone and a webcam-enabled device
Exclusion Criteria:
- COPD on a patient's problem list within Epic.
Sites / Locations
- Medical University of South Carolina
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
COPD/smoking cessation electronic visit (e-visit)
Treatment as Usual (TAU)
This group will be sent 1) an invitation to complete an electronic visit (e-visit) focused on cigarette smoking, quitting smoking, and respiratory symptoms, 2) an invitation to complete a follow-up e-visit one-month after the initial e-visit, and if needed, 3) a home spirometry test with instructions on how to video themselves completing a lung functioning test via the device within an additional e-visit.
This group will be provided information about the state quitline and about the importance of quitting smoking and it will be recommended that they contact their PCP to schedule a medical visit to discuss quitting smoking.