COPD: A Multi-center Supervised Tele-rehabilitation Study

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Multi-center Supervised Tele-rehabilitation Study

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) patients could benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation(PR) in better managing of the disease and its symptoms and in avoiding future relapses and hospitalizations. However, due to a large number of drop outs from PR, lack of professionals, and the (Corona Virus Disease 2019) COVID-19 epidemic, the PR has been underutilized, leading to a need for investigation of updated forms. The study aims to investigate the effects of a home-based PR program using minimal accessories, facilitated with wearable activity trackers and smartphones.

Participants with a clinical diagnosis of and meeting the following criteria are eligible:

1. Diagnosis of COPD of Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) II-IV and without acute exacerbation within the last 2 weeks.
2. Motivated for participating in the project (and acceptance of randomization)
3. Sufficient mobility to attend PR

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Certain comorbidities (e.g. unstable coronary complications)
2. Severe cognitive disabilities (e.g. dementia)
3. Inability to cope with the program because of severe hearing or visual disorder.