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Evaluating the effect of a smartphone app-based self-management program for people with COPD: A randomized controlled
Soo Kyung Park1, Cho Hee Bang2, Seung Hyeun Lee3
1School of Nursing, Korea University, Republic of Korea.
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|January 21, 2020
Summary
A smartphone app-based self-management program improved self-care behavior and physical activity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This digital health intervention shows promise for COPD management.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Digital Health Interventions
- Chronic Disease Management
Background:
- Technological interventions are increasingly used for chronic disease management.
- The efficacy of smartphone app-based self-management programs has not been evaluated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effect of a 6-month, smartphone app-based self-management program for individuals with COPD.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 44 patients with COPD.
- Participants received either a smartphone app-based self-management program or monthly calls from research staff for 6 months.
- The program included education, exercises, symptom and exercise self-monitoring, and social support.
Main Results:
- Significant differences were observed between the groups in self-care behavior, total activity count, and time spent in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
- The experimental group showed improvements in these key metrics over the 6-month intervention period.
Conclusions:
- A smartphone app-based self-management program can effectively drive behavioral changes in individuals with COPD.
- This digital approach offers a valuable tool for COPD patients facing limited healthcare access, lack of pulmonary rehabilitation, or frequent exacerbations.
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