Using a smartphone application maintains physical activity following pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with COPD: a randomised controlled trial

Conclusions
A comprehensive program by using the Kaia app following PR maintained PA and improved symptoms in patients with COPD at 6 months. The app might be an important accessory tool for enhanced COPD care.

Trial registration number
DRKS00017275.

Source: Thorax - April 13, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Spielmanns, M., Gloeckl, R., Jarosch, I., Leitl, D., Schneeberger, T., Boeselt, T., Huber, S., Kaur-Bollinger, P., Ulm, B., Mueller, C., Bjoerklund, J., Spielmanns, S., Windisch, W., Pekacka-Egli, A.-M., Koczulla, A. R. Tags: Open access, Thorax Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Source Type: research