Interventions that included ET and PA counseling during PR were effective strategies to improve PA in COPD
BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is associated with poor outcomes in COPD , and as a result , interventions to improve physical activity ( PA ) are a current research focus .
However , many trials have been small and inconclusive .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to study the effects of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) targeting PA in COPD .
A telehealth program for self-management of COPD exacerbations and promotion of an active lifestyle: a pilot randomized controlled trial
The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the use of and satisfaction with a  chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) telehealth program applied in both primary and secondary care . The program consisted of four modules : 1 ) activity coach for ambulant activity monitoring and real-time coaching of daily activity behavior , 2 ) web-based exercise program for home exercising , 3 ) self-management of COPD exacerbations via a triage diary on the web portal , including self-treatment of exacerbations , and 4 ) teleconsultation .  Twenty-nine COPD patients were r and omly assigned to either the intervention group ( telehealth program for 9 months ) or the control group ( usual care ) . Page hits on the web portal showed the use of the program , and the Client Satisfaction Question naire showed satisfaction with received care . The telehealth program with decision support showed good satisfaction ( mean 26.4 , maximum score 32 ) . The program was accessed on 86 % of the treatment days , especially the diary . Patient adherence with the exercise scheme was low ( 21 % ) . Health care providers seem to play an important role in patients ’ adherence to telehealth in usual care . Future research should focus on full-scale implementation in daily care and investigating technological advances , like gaming , to increase adherence
Interventions that included ET and PA counseling during PR were effective strategies to improve PA in COPD
BACKGROUND Physical inactivity is associated with poor outcomes in COPD , and as a result , interventions to improve physical activity ( PA ) are a current research focus .
However , many trials have been small and inconclusive .
OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to study the effects of r and omized controlled trials ( RCTs ) targeting PA in COPD .