Study protocol for evaluating the efficacy of early pulmonary rehabilitation combined with an internet-based patient management model in patients with COPD: a practical, multicentre, randomised controlled study from China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COPD, a preventable and treatable disease, is characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitations, with high incidence, disability, mortality and disease burden. Currently, drug treatments mainly include bronchodilators and glucocorticoids, which are used to alleviate symptoms and improve lung function. Traditional medical care models and patients' lack of understanding of the disease result in regular and long-term hospitalisations, affect patients' quality of life and cause a need to explore more effective comprehensive intervention plans.

Methods

This study is designed as a multicentre, randomised controlled trial consisting of three parallel groups. Group A will receive early pulmonary rehabilitation in the hospital and remote internet pul

SUBMITTER: Ye W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11513996 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature