Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Self-Management Using Technology in Daily Life: A Pilot Study
2024
Using Technology for COPD Self-Management
Sample size: 102
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Woo Seoyoon, Ferrell Anastasiya, Chulak Jamy
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Hypothesis
The study aimed to examine the use of technology for COPD self-management and its barriers and facilitators.
Conclusion
The study identified factors influencing the use of technology for COPD self-management, which can inform the design of better intervention tools.
Supporting Evidence
- 94.2% of participants used mobile devices, but only 3.9% used them for self-managing COPD.
- Over 60% expressed a willingness to use mobile apps for self-management.
- eHealth literacy significantly predicted Media and Technology Usage and Attitudes.
Takeaway
People with COPD don't use technology much for managing their condition, but many want to use apps to help them.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using an online survey method was conducted.
Limitations
Barriers to using mobile apps included their reliability, forgetfulness, and usability.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 44 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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