Study: NCT05006560

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Pulmonary Rehabilitation (usual care)
Description: Participants receive the standard inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in a specialized German Rehabilitation Clinic. PR is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention implemented by an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. PR is based on a patient assessment followed by a combination of patient-tailored therapies. PR includes the following obligatory main components: Checking and, if required, adjusting the current COPD medication according to current guidelines; physical training (endurance training, strength training, whole body vibration muscle training); structured education; respiratory physiotherapy. PR lasts on average 25 days.

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: Pulmonary Rehabilitation (usual care) + familiarization with components of the aftercare program
Description: Participants receive the standard inpatient pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in a specialized German Rehabilitation Clinic. PR is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention implemented by an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. PR is based on a patient assessment followed by a combination of patient-tailored therapies. PR includes the following obligatory main components: Checking and, if required, adjusting the current COPD medication according to current guidelines; physical training (endurance training, strength training, whole body vibration muscle training); structured education; respiratory physiotherapy. PR lasts on average 25 days. Additionally, participants use several functions of the aftercare program's mobile application. This includes using the application during endurance and strength training (as part of usual care) and using a consumer activity monitor to count daily steps.

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: After care: Exercise and physical activity promotion
Description: Participants will agree with their therapist on an exercise plan (endurance and resistance training) that are made available for participants through the study's mobile app. Frequency and duration of endurance and strength training are prescribed in accordance with exercise guidelines for persons with COPD. However, they can be adjusted according to participants needs.~Next to the exercise, participants receive physical activity counseling. This consists of phone or video calls with a therapist, group video calls with a therapist, a complementary e-learning course as well as complementary functions of the study's mobile app.

Intervention type: OTHER
Group type: EXPERIMENTAL
Intervention: After care: Exercise and physical activity promotion
Description: Participants will agree with their therapist on an exercise plan (endurance and resistance training) that are made available for participants through the study's mobile app. Frequency and duration of endurance and strength training are prescribed in accordance with exercise guidelines for persons with COPD. However, they can be adjusted according to participants needs.~Next to the exercise, participants receive physical activity counseling. This consists of phone or video calls with a therapist, group video calls with a therapist, a complementary e-learning course as well as complementary functions of the study's mobile app.