Evaluating a Mobile Self-management Application for Patients With COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
About this trial
This is an interventional other trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease focused on measuring mHealth, Self-management, Blended care
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age > 18 Years
- Diagnosed with COPD
- Admissions to the hospital for exacerbation
- Having (access to) a tablet or smartphone
- Working internet connection
- Proficiency in using a tablet or smartphone
- Ability to read and understand the Dutch language
- Signed informed consent
- At least one hospitalization for COPD exacerbation in the year preceding the study (outcome was...)
Exclusion Criteria:
- No exacerbation of COPD
- Comorbidities: cancer, severe cognitive or psychiatric comorbidities
- No access to a tablet or smartpone
Sites / Locations
- Rijnstate
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention
The COPD app consisted of an 8 week self-management program. The app had three views: timeline, information page, and contact page. The timeline was classified in 8 weeks, and each week included the lung exacerbation plan, daily and extra medication, information and education and questionnaires. The first week also included a video of a pulmonologist explaining the purpose of the app and additional information about the functionalities of the COPD app. A video consultation was planned after after 4 weeks and a face-to-face consultation after 8 weeks.