None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Others(application of smartphone-application based sefl-management program) : Group education session for both groups was offered at the first month of 6 month. Education was about COPD disease manag
Sponsors
Korea University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) those who had COPD, 2) those who older than 45 years old, 3) those who had GOLD stage 1, 2, and 3, 4) those who had smartphone and were able to send text messages, and 5) those who were able to communicate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) those who had psychiatric disorders, 2) those who were hospitalized and then discharged within 8 weeks due to COPD exacerbation, 3) those who had less than 93% of saturation in stable state, 4) those whose saturation fell lower to 85% after 6 minute walk test, 5) those who had severe respiratory symptoms while stable state, 6) those who had pulmonary rehabilitation within 12 months, 7) those who had other diseases that make them difficult to do physical activity or exercise, and 8) and those who used additional device to walk or had problems with balance.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| self-care behavior | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| physical activity;health care use;quality of life;symptom;exercise capacity | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactSoo Kyung Park
Korea University
Outcome results
None listed