Telehealth mitigates COPD disease progression compared to standard of care: a randomized controlled crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We showed excellent adherence and satisfaction with our telehealth care (TC) approach for COPD. Here, the results of a consecutive randomized controlled trial are presented.

Methods

Patients were randomly assigned to TC or standard care (SC). During TC, patients answered six daily questions online, and focused on the early recognition of exacerbations, in addition to SC.

Results

The mean increase in COPD assessment test (CAT) was 1.8 vs. 3.6 points/year in the TC and SC groups, respectively (P = 0.0015). Satisfaction with care (VAS) at baseline was 8.2; at the end of SC, 8.5 (P = 0.062); and after TC, 8.8 (P < 0.001). We detected significantly more moderate exacerbations during TC.

Conclusion

Whilst receiving TC, the slope of the CAT increase - an in

SUBMITTER: Rassouli F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986739 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature