Feasibility of RESP-FIT: Technology-Enhanced Self-Management Intervention for Adults with COPD.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with substantial functional morbidity, including activity-limiting symptoms such as dyspnea and fatigue. Self-management interventions aid in symptomatic management of COPD and have been shown to produce positive outcomes on quality of life (QOL) and reduce hospital admissions.

Purpose

The purpose of this randomized controlled longitudinal pilot study was to assess feasibility of the combined Respiratory Fitness (RESP-FIT) + Smartphone Airway Management System (SAMS) program, a 6-week, self-management, technology-enhanced respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) mHealth intervention.

Patients and methods

Feasibility was assessed by evaluating recruitment, retention, acceptability, adherence, an

SUBMITTER: Miller S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8650775 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature