Medscape August 13, 2024
Could mobile technology help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may not seek care until they experience an exacerbation? A recent study found a wearable device and mobile app were deemed useful by patients with COPD to aid in the management of their condition, based on data from 26 adults who used devices and apps for 6 months.
Self-management interventions for COPD can potentially improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations, wrote Robert Wu, MD, associate professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and colleagues. However, data on the use of devices and apps to manage COPD by providing reminders for self-care, predicting early exacerbations, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers...
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