COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study

Summary

Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to build an optimized COPD self-management program, and scale the program up to reduce the burden of COPD at a population health level.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Residence in the continental United States
* Age 40 years or older
* Report a physician diagnosis of COPD
* Report a COPD-related hospitalization over the past 12 months
* Use an inhaled medication for COPD at least once per week
* Have access to a connected device (i.e., smartphone, tablet, and/ or computer) to complete study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

* COPD exacerbation within the past month
* New or worsening chest pain that happens without exertion
* Cognitive dysfunction impairing ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures
* Terminal illness (i.e., \< 6 month life expectancy) that is non-COPD related
* Living at a chronic care facility (i.e., nursing home, assisted living)
* Inability to participate in mild physical activity such as walking, stretching, and lower limb exercises
* Inability to speak/ read English

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