Enrollment and dropout rates of individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease approached for telehealth interventions: A systematic review and meta-regression analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Telehealth interventions have the potential of improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the precise impact of telehealth on exacerbation and hospital readmissions remains inconclusive. This lack of knowledge on the effectiveness of telehealth for COPD care might be due to lack of clarity regarding which variables are most strongly associated with enrolment and dropout rates.

Objectives

Among individuals with COPD in telehealth studies, we aimed to: (1) estimate the extent to which trial-related variables are associated with enrolment and dropout rates, and identify reasons for dropouts; (2) estimate the extent to which patients-related and intervention-related variables are associated with dropout rate

SUBMITTER: Alhasani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10789598 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature