Smartphone-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Bridging the Gap in Chronic Respiratory Care: A Randomized Controlled and Feasibility Study

Highlights

  • 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

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