Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Conditions
Interventions
In addition to usual care patients in the internet-based self-management support group will be provided with self-management support via PatientCoach up until one year after completion of the rehabili
Sponsors
Leiden University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Pulmonologist-diagnosed COPD (FEV1/FVC < 0.7); 2) COPD as the most important limiting factor; 3) Completion of an initial rehabilitation programme.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Not being able to use a computer correctly; 2) Serious psychological problems that need referral to a psychologist after completion of the rehabilitation programme.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health Related Quality of Life (Chronic Respiratory disease Questionnaire) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| o Clinical control; o Exercise capacity; o Actual activity; o Lung function; o Self-management skills and health education impact; o Illness perceptions; o Patient utilities; o Exacerbations; o Costs. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJacob K. Sont
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum Postzone J-10 Postbus 9600
Outcome results
None listed