Specific aims will guide the proposed project:
* Aim 1: To determine the feasibility of the proposed home-based PR program. We will additionally address adherence and appropriateness of the program.
* Aim 2: To determine improvements in quality of life and mental health of the proposed home-based PR determined.
* Aim 3: To evaluate if the average number of daily step counts increase after the home-based PR program
Age
40–100
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Men and women age 40 years and older
FEV1 \<80% or less (forced expiratory volume in one second) as documented by pulmonary function.
Medical diagnosis of COPD, GOLD classification B,D, and C based on symptoms and history of exacerbations.
The patients must be able to access a smart-phone or computer tablet with internet service.
You may not be if
Unable to perform low intensity exercise.
Patients with a high likelihood of being lost to follow-up or contact (patients with active chemical dependency), are planning to move, are not living in the healthcare area.
Patients with an inability to provide good data or follow commands (patients who are disoriented, have a severe neurologic or psychiatric condition).
Clareo Health | Home-based Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD Patients
