Promoting physical activity in COPD: Insights from a randomized trial of a web-based intervention and pedometer use.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Low physical activity is highly prevalent among COPD patients and is associated with increased healthcare utilization and mortality and reduced HRQL. The addition of a website to pedometer use is effective at increasing physical activity; however, the timeline of change and impact of environmental factors on efficacy is unknown.

Methods

U.S. Veterans with COPD were randomized (1:1) to receive either (1) a pedometer and website which provided goal-setting, feedback, disease-specific education, and an online community forum or (2) pedometer alone for 3 months. Primary outcome was change in daily step count. Secondary outcomes included 6MWT distance, HRQL, dyspnea, depression, COPD knowledge, exercise self-efficacy, social support, motivation, and confidence to exerci

SUBMITTER: Wan ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5718161 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature