The Use of a Smartphone App and an Activity Tracker to Promote Physical Activity in the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Randomized Controlled Feasibility Study

• Main Authors: Bentley, Claire L (Author), Powell, Lauren (Author), Potter, Stephen (Author), Parker, Jack (Author), Mountain, Gail A (Author), Bartlett, Yvonne Kiera (Author), Farwer, Jochen (Author), O'Connor, Cath (Author), Burns, Jennifer (Author), Cresswell, Rachel L (Author), Dunn, Heather D (Author), Hawley, Mark S (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent and significantly affects the daily functioning of patients. Self-management strategies, including increasing physical activity, can help people with COPD have better health and a better quality of life. Digital mobile health...