Pilot study of an online dyspnea self-management program for COPD

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2003:2003:951.

Abstract

To address some of the shortcomings to providing timely and convenient education and support to patients with COPD, especially in the management of dyspnea, the Internet was considered a viable medium to deliver a previously tested program at a distance to reach more patients. Older COPD patients were able to participate in the program and most were very satisfied with the program. Changes were noted in dyspnea, support, self-efficacy, and exercise.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Dyspnea / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Middle Aged
  • Online Systems
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / complications
  • Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / therapy*
  • Self Care*