Lonneke Boer, Erik Bischoff, Maarten van der Heijden, Peter Lucas, Reinier Akkermans, Jan Vercoulen, Yvonne Heijdra, Willem Assendelft, Tjard Schermer
BACKGROUND: Many patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) suffer from exacerbations, a worsening of their respiratory symptoms that warrants medical treatment. Exacerbations are often poorly recognized or managed by patients, leading to increased disease burden and health care costs. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to examine the effects of a smart mobile health (mHealth) tool that supports COPD patients in the self-management of exacerbations by providing predictions of early exacerbation onset and timely treatment advice without the interference of health care professionals...
October 9, 2019: JMIR MHealth and UHealth