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A Digital Health Intervention for Promoting Self-management in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - a Feasibility Study
Led by Western Norway University of Applied Sciences · Updated on 2025-02-28
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
W
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Lead Sponsor
H
Helse Forde
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a digital health intervention using a mobile application called "Pust Deg Bedre" (PDB) to support self-management in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD patients often experience symptoms like dyspnea, cough, and chronic mucus hypersecretion, which increase infection risks and exacerbate the disease. This study aims to explore the feasibility, patient and physiotherapist experiences, and implementation of the PDB app in managing these symptoms. The intervention involves physiotherapists providing patients with training on how to use the PDB app, which offers tailored breathing and airway clearance techniques based on clinical assessment. Patients will engage with the app's treatment plan over an 8-week period, with follow-up at 6 months. Adjustments to the treatment plan may be made during the intervention. The study includes qualitative interviews and video-recorded physiotherapy sessions to gain deeper insights into the interactions and experiences of patients and physiotherapists. Participants will be assessed through questionnaires and interviews at the end of the 8-week treatment and at the 6-month follow-up. Researchers will collect both quantitative and qualitative data, including health-related outcomes, adherence, adverse events, and patient satisfaction. Physiotherapists will also be followed up to explore the impact of participation on their clinical practice. The total study duration includes the initial intervention and a long-term follow-up, aiming to gather comprehensive information on the app's usefulness and acceptability.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
A Digital Health Intervention to Promote Self-management in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Clinical diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Mucus-related issues at least 3 times per week
- Speak and write Norwegian
- Ability to independently operate a smartphone and/or iPad
- Age between 18 and 90 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe mental illness
- Substance abuse that hinders participation in the study
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 weeks
Participants receive training from physiotherapists on how to use the PDB-app and engage with a tailored digital self-management treatment plan for COPD.
Initial training session and at least 1 follow-up session during the 8-week intervention
Duration - 6 months
Participants are followed up digitally and physically to assess treatment adherence, satisfaction, and health outcomes after completing the intervention.
Follow-up visits and digital assessments during the 6-month period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bergen, Norway, Norway, 5063
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Research Team
B
Bente Frisk, PHD
S
Siri Dahl Aune, MSc
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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