Web-Based Self-management Program (SPACE for COPD) for Individuals Hospitalized With an Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Nonrandomized Feasibility Trial of Acceptability

Authors :: Houchen-Wolloff, Linzy
Orme, Mark
Barradell, Amy
Clinch, Lisa
Chaplin, Emma
Gardiner, Nikki
Singh, Sally J
Source :: JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Vol 9, Iss 6, p e21728 (2021)
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: JMIR Publications, 2021.
Abstract: BackgroundHospital admissions due to the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are costly for individuals and health services. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is known to reduce hospital readmissions when delivered after hospitalization, but the uptake and completion of PR following hospitalization remains poor (

Subjects :: Information technology
T58.5-58.64
Public aspects of medicine
RA1-1270

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