“care-COPD”: A nursing and physiotherapy initiative to develop a mobile app for COPD self-management
Author(s)
Yeung, Monly Man Yee
Pang, Johnson Chun Yiu
Author(s)
Siu, M. Y.
Date Issued
2021
Conference
12th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation
Abstract
Objective:
The study aims to conduct a formative evaluation a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Mobile App on its usability, effectiveness and adherence from COPD patients and health care professionals (HCPs).
Background:
COPD is a chronic progressive respiratory disorder. The provision for timely and appropriate care coordination of COPD management is often a big challenge to health care providers. Innovative mobile health applications have the potential to integrate COPD care to sustain self-management of patients over time. This study is the first phase of a larger interdisciplinary collaborative initiative between nursing and physiotherapy.
Methods:
A purposive sample of 10 COPD patients and 20 HCPs will be included to evaluate the acceptability of the “care-COPD” App. Focus group interviews will be conducted to both COPD patients and HCPs after the trial ends. Data will be analysed thematically to identify themes and patterns.
Results:
After testing the “care-COPD” for 4 weeks, focus groups are done to explore technical difficulties, perceived effectiveness of the App, and attitude towards the use of mobile application to aid COPD self-management. The views from COPD patients and HCPs are compared and contrasted.
Conclusion:
This study can provide important insights on the application of digital interventions in COPD self-management to further improve the availability and accessibility of pulmonary rehabilitation initiatives for patients.
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