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A 12-week semiautomated telecoaching intervention using a step counter and smartphone application significantly increases daily physical activity (steps and moderate intensity time) in patients with COPD compared to usual care.
If you have COPD, using a step counter and a smartphone app that sets and adjusts your daily step goals automatically can significantly increase your physical activity. This program works by providing feedback and coaching, helping you stay active even if you have severe symptoms. It is effective across different disease severities and can be used alongside your usual medical care.
The amount and intensity of PA can be significantly increased in patients with COPD using a 12-week semiautomated telecoaching intervention including a step counter and an application installed on a smartphone.
Why this rating
Multicentre randomised controlled trial with modified intention-to-treat analysis and objective accelerometry measures.
Source
Physical activity is increased by a 12-week semiautomated telecoaching programme in patients with COPD: a multicentre randomised controlled trial
Heleen Demeyer et al. · Thorax · 2017
DOI 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209026
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