COPD Telemedicine Self-management Physical Activity
Conditions
Interventions
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the CoCo application in the regular treatment of the MST and associated physiotherapy practices. We will investigate the use of the application, the
2. Online webportal with online training program
3. Self-management of exacerbations by a triage diary on a smartphone.
In addition, CoCo has a telemonitoring module for the patient and the professional, for monitoring the progress of the patient,
Sponsors
Roessingh Research and Development
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. A clinical diagnosis of COPD according to the GOLD criteria; 2. No exacerbation in the month prior to enrolment; 3. > or = 3 exacerbations or one hospitalization for respiratory problmens in the two years preceeding study entry; 4. (Ex)smoker; 5. Age > 40 years; 6. Post-bronchodilator FEV1 25-80% of predicted; 7. Able to understand and read Dutch; 8. Internet access at home.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Serious other disease with a low survival rate; 2. Other diseases influencing bronchial symptoms and/or lung function (e.g. cardiac insuficiency, sarcoidosis); 3. Severe psychiatric illness; 4. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus during a COPD exacerbation in the past or a hospitalization for diabetes mellitus in the two year preceding the study; 5. Need for regular oxygen therapy (>16 h per day or pO2<7.2 kPa); 6. Maintenance therapy with antibiotics; 7. Known alpha1-antitrypsine deficiency; 8. Disorders or progressive disease seriously influencing daily activities (e.g. amputation, paralysis, progressive muscle disease); 9. Impaired hand function causing inability to use application.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The CoCo application will be evaluated among patients in terms of use of the application (registered by system), satisfaction with the application, satisfaction with received care, and quality of care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome measures to evaluate the clinical effects are: Exacerbations (number, duration), amount of activity, exercise tolerance, fatigue, health status and symptoms, and quality of life. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactM. Tabak
Roessinghsbleekweg 33b
Outcome results
None listed