COPD, chronic heart failure
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with both CHF (HFrEF, HFpEF or HFmrEF) and COPD regardless of aetiology. 2. At least one hospital admission during the last year (due to CHF/COPD). 3. Age =/> 16 year. 4. Able to speak and read the Dutch language. 5. Life expectancy > 2.5 years. 6. Sufficient digital skills (or caregiver).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients that do not have an internet connection. 2. Patients with psychological disorders preventing participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is to investigate whether TM in patients with combined HF and COPD results in improved quality of life (EQ-5D), as compared to usual care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. To investigate whether TM in patients with combined HF and COPD results in improved HRQoL (MLHFQ, SGRQ). 2. To investigate whether TM results in improved levels of self-management as compared to usual care (PAM13). 3. To investigate patient satisfaction with TM compared to usual care (CQi) 4. To investigate whether patients are compliant to the TM program. 5. To assess health-care costs of TM compared with usual care. | — |
Contacts
Máxima Medical Centre