Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: The Role of Home-monitoring in the Adherence of Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to Long-term Rehabilitation
Brief Summary: The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of adding PA monitoring and regular feedback of a pedometer (step counter) to an outpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) program on daily PA levels and health status of patients with COPD.

Patients will be randomized to either receive a PR program with PA monitoring and regular feedback of a pedometer (experimental group \[EG\]) or a PR program alone (control group \[CG\]). During the PR program, patients in the EG will receive a pedometer to self-monitor their PA and individualized step-count goals. They will continue to use the pedometers and receive individualized goals for 3 months after the program.

It is expected that, by receiving individualized goals and a simple pedometer to self-monitor their PA during and after a PR program, patients with COPD will become more active and adhere to long-term rehabilitation, thus reducing the overall impact of COPD.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* clinical diagnosis of a chronic respiratory disease
* clinically stable in the previous month
* ≥ 18 years old
* able to provide their own informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* cognitive impairments
* inability to understand and co-operate
* history of neoplasic /immunologic disease or acute cardiac condition or a significant cardiac, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular or psychiatric condition.
B: Inclusion Criteria:

* clinical diagnosis of COPD according to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) criteria
* ≥ 18 years old
* clinical stability for 1 month prior to the study (no hospital admissions or exacerbations)
* able to provide their own informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* inability to understand and co-operate
* presence of severe psychiatric conditions
* presence of severe neurologic/ musculoskeletal conditions and/or unstable cardiovascular disease
* participation in regular strenuous exercise (e.g., greater than 10 hours per week of running, swimming, weightlifting or any other similar physical activity) prior to the study
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* COPD diagnosis (according to the GOLD criteria);
* Stable condition, no exacerbations or infections in the last 3 months;
* No severe or unstable heart disease;
* No other pathological conditions that could influence the training performance;
* Not have participated in other rehabilitation programs in the last six months.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Occurrence of acute exacerbation during the evaluation period;
* Not understanding or non-cooperation regarding the procedures and research methods;
* Option of the participant to leave the study for any reason;
* Presence of vestibular disorders (BPPV, labyrinthitis, among others).
D: Inclusion Criteria:

* Moderate to severe COPD (FEV1/FVC \<70% and FEV1%\<80%)
* Ability to speak, read and write English
* Age 40 or older
* Willingness to complete a 6 month program

Exclusion Criteria:

* Illnesses such as bronchiectasis, active malignancies or other end stage diseases
* Plans to continue in a maintenance program after rehabilitation.

Answer: B