The smartphone-based program achieved significant improvements in quality of life (CAT score) and physical activity levels (IPAQ) compared to standard care.
Compliance remains a critical hurdle, with fewer than 50% of participants demonstrating high adherence, highlighting the need for enhanced engagement strategies.
Integration into primary care settings proved feasible and safe, offering a scalable model for community-based respiratory management.
The economic analysis showed no significant difference in healthcare costs between digital intervention and standard outpatient care.
Background: The Challenge of Center-Based Rehabilitation