Co-creating information on the use of smartwatches to support COPD self-management

Participants suggested to develop information for a website with a downloadable PDF and videos. They wanted the information to include positive user experiences, descriptions of useful features and metric and how to set realistic goals. Information was drafted with participants in workshops and a website, called COPD and Smartwatches, was developed. • Smartwatches are increasingly being used to monitor and increase physical activity. • Smartwatches have potential to support people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with self-management. • Smartwatches can be a useful tool to help people with COPD self-manage their health by increasing awareness of activity levels, supporting goal setting and facilitating self-monitoring. • However, information on integrating them into self-management and healthcare practice is limited. Aim: To co-create information on using smartwatches to support COPD self-management with patients and healthcare practitioners. 1. Background 2. Methods 3. Preliminary Results 4. Conclusion • Workshops (online and face-to-face) and think-aloud interviews were conducted using co-creation methodology (co-define, co-design, co-refine). • Three people with COPD, nine healthcare practitioners, a health technologist and two friends of people with COPD were recruited via social media and professional networks. • The Zoom whiteboard and post-it notes were used in workshops. Think-aloud, one-to-one, online interviews were conducted with screen sharing to gather user-testing feedback. • Thematic analysis was used to analyse qualitative data. Rapid and real-time analysis was conducted to inform subsequent workshops and make immediate adjustments to the information. • The COPD and Smartwatches website and a video was co-created with people with COPD, healthcare practitioners, a health technologist and friends of people with COPD. • The website includes information on activity tracking and step goals, notifications and reminders, heart rate and ECG, oxygen saturation, breathlessness and sleep tracking. • Access to information on using smartwatches for self-management may empower individuals to engage with technology and facilitate increases in physical activity and improve health and wellbeing. • Future research could adapt the co-created information and website for other chronic respiratory conditions.