Co-Creating a Digital Resource to Support Smartwatch Use in COPD Self-Management: An Inclusive and Pragmatic Participatory Approach.

ABSTRACT: Wearable technologies, such as smartwatches, are increasingly used by people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for health monitoring and self-management. However, there is limited evidence-informed guidance available to help patients and healthcare practitioners use these tools effectively in everyday life. Objectives: This study aimed to co-create a digital resource for people with COPD and healthcare practitioners to support the use of smartwatches for self-management. Methods: A participatory co-creation methodology was used, based on the Three Co's Framework (co-define, co-design, co-refine). Participants included people with COPD, carers, family, or friends of people with COPD; healthcare practitioners; and researchers who attended workshops and individua

SUBMITTER: Wilde LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785582 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature