A Mobile Phone App to Stimulate Daily Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Development, Feasibility, and Pilot Studies

BackgroundPatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) demonstrate reduced levels of daily physical activity (DPA) compared to healthy controls. This results in a higher risk of hospital admission and shorter survival. Performing regular DPA reduces these risks....

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Main Authors: Vorrink, Sigrid NW, Kort, Helianthe SM, Troosters, Thierry, Lammers, Jan-Willem J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2016-01-01
Series:JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Online Access:http://mhealth.jmir.org/2016/1/e11/