Are COPD self-management mobile applications effective? A systematic review and meta-analysis

George Shaw; Maxine Whelan; Laura Armitage; Nia Roberts; Andrew Farmer

doi:10.1038/s41533-020-0167-1

Are COPD self-management mobile applications effective? A systematic review and meta-analysis

George Shaw, Maxine Whelan, Laura Armitage, Nia Roberts, Andrew Farmer

University of Oxford

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Abstract

The burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to patients and health services is steadily increasing. Self-management supported by mobile device applications could improve outcomes for people with COPD. Our aim was to synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of mobile health applications compared with usual care. A systematic review was conducted to identify randomized controlled trials. Outcomes of interest included exacerbations, physical function, and Quality of Life (QoL). Where possible, outcome data were pooled for meta-analyses. Of 1709 citations returned, 13 were eligible trials. Number of exacerbations, quality of life, physical function, dyspnea, physical activity, and self-efficacy were reported. Evidence for effectiveness was inconsistent between studies, and the pooled effect size for physical function and QoL was not significant. There was notable variation in outcome measures used across trials. Developing a standardized outcome-reporting framework for digital health interventions in COPD self-management may help standardize future research.

Original language	English
Article number	11
Number of pages	10
Journal	npj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine
Volume	30
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-020-0167-1
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2020
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Quality of life
Respiratory signs and symptoms

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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