Pilot study of a cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention post-rehabilitation for COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the feasibility and efficacy of a six-month, cell phone-based exercise persistence intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) following pulmonary rehabilitation.

Methods

Participants who completed a two-week run-in were randomly assigned to either MOBILE-Coached (n = 9) or MOBILE-Self-Monitored (n = 8). All participants met with a nurse to develop an individualized exercise plan, were issued a pedometer and exercise booklet, and instructed to continue to log their daily exercise and symptoms. MOBILE-Coached also received weekly reinforcement text messages on their cell phones; reports of worsening symptoms were automatically flagged for follow-up. Usability and satisfaction were assessed. Participants completed incremen

SUBMITTER: Nguyen HQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2740952 | biostudies-literature | 2009

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature