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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Published on: November 8, 2013
[Using the KOALA database to ensure quality of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease rehabilitation]
Claire Præst Holm1, Lone Schaadt, Mogens Erik Kappel
1Medicinsk Afdeling, Frederiksberg Hospital, Denmark. claire.p.holm@dadlnet.dk
Abstract:
Rehabilitation is a cornerstone in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. KOALA is a web-based database where information about patients' rehabilitation sessions in hospital or in municipalities can be registered. A retrospective study of the effect of rehabilitation in 63 patients at Frederiksberg Hospital showed results in accordance with earlier studies. The database could be improved by including more co-morbidities and pharmacological treatment. Not all hospitals or municipalities employ KOALA which we would recommend to ensure quality assurance and material for further research.
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