A Digital, Self-Management Behavior Change Intervention for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience a range of limitations, which have a significant effect on their health. Self-management and pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) are key treatments for people with COPD; however, barriers often limit their uptake and adherence.

Objective

To overcome these barriers, a digital self-management intervention called PocketMedic (PM) was developed and evaluated in people with COPD alongside, and in addition, to PR.

Methods

A total of 53 participants were recruited to 1 of 3 groups: PM and PR, PM, or PR. Data were collected at baseline and 7 weeks (after the interventions had finished). Questionnaires on health-related quality of life, self-management knowledge, and disease knowledge were collected. Mult

SUBMITTER: Knox L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12505406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature