Long-term effects of web-based pedometer-mediated intervention on COPD exacerbations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technology-based physical activity (PA) interventions have been shown to improve daily step counts and health-related quality of life, but their effect on long-term clinical outcomes like acute exacerbations (AEs) is unknown in persons with COPD.

Methods

U.S. Veterans with stable COPD were randomized (1:1) to either pedometer alone (control) or pedometer plus a website with feedback, goal-setting, disease education, and a community forum (intervention) for 3 months. AEs were assessed every 3 months over a follow-up period of approximately 15 months. Pedometer-assessed daily step counts, health-related quality-of-life (HRQL), and self-efficacy were assessed at baseline, end-of-intervention at 3 months, and during follow-up approximately 6 and 12 months after enroll

SUBMITTER: Wan ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7269114 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature