Feasibility and Acceptability of an eHealth-Based Physical Activity Coaching Intervention During Pulmonary Rehabilitation for People With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Sofia Flora, Ana Sofia Grave, Sara Pimenta, Fátima Baptista, Chris Burtin, Joana Cruz.
Organization
Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal.
Team
Sofia Flora
Ana Sofia Grave
Sara Pimenta
Fátima Baptista
Chris Burtin
Joana Cruz.
Project Description & Objectives
Physical inactivity is a modifiable and significant trait in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While traditional exercise-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) improves symptoms and exercise tolerance, its impact on physical activity (PA) levels remains limited. Digital health (eHealth) interventions may help address this gap.
This study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of integrating an eHealth PA coaching intervention into PR for people with COPD.
Read the full article at JMIR Publications.
Data Collection Process
Patients enrolled in an outpatient PR program were recruited for a 3-week PA coaching intervention, which used a Garmin Vivosmart 4 device connected to a mobile patient app (Fitrockr mobile app) and a web application (Fitrockr Research Center) for health care professionals (HCPs). The intervention included PA monitoring (steps per day); weekly goal setting; and app notifications for goal updates, achievement, and motivational messages. Weekly telephone calls supported goal adjustment and identification of PA barriers. The acceptability of the intervention was explored through a patient focus group.
Fitrockr Utilization
Fitrockr was used to collect data from the Garmin wearables.
Wearable Used
Garmin Vivosmart 4
Number of Participants
6
Duration
3 months
Metrics Collected
Daily Activity Data
Steps
Heart Rate
HRV
Sleep
Fitrockr Sync Type
Single-Sync on participant smartphone.
Fitrockr is a leading health and fitness data analytics platform that empowers organizations to connect, manage and analyze data from wearables. Designed for research, clinical studies, healthcare, coaching and fitness gamification, Fitrockr enables seamless integration of biometric and activity data, providing deep insights through advanced analytics, dashboards, reports and raw data downloads. Automated alerting, push notifications, surveys and outcome assessments support data collection. With a focus on data privacy, security, and local hosting options, Fitrockr supports global institutions in transforming raw health data into actionable outcomes. Learn more at www.fitrockr.com.
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