scholarly journals The precarious balance between ‘supply’ and ‘demand’ for health care: The increasing global demand for rehabilitation service for individuals living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

2008 ◽  
Vol Volume 3 ◽  
pp. 393-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Landry
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Rehabilitation Service ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Global Demand

scholarly journals Health care utilization of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer in the last 12 months of life

2008 ◽  
Vol 102 (6) ◽  
pp. 885-891 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Goodridge ◽  
Josh Lawson ◽  
Wendy Duggleby ◽  
Darcy Marciniuk ◽  
Donna Rennie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Utilization ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Care Utilization ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

scholarly journals Perceptions of Home Telemonitoring Use Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Qualitative Study

10.2196/16343 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. e16343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Lundell ◽  
Mari Modig ◽  
Åsa Holmner ◽  
Karin Wadell
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Major Health Problem ◽  
Home Telemonitoring

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major health problem and an economic burden globally. There is growing interest in how electronic health (eHealth) can be used to provide efficient health care. Telemonitoring, where the patient’s health-related data is transmitted to a health care provider, can be used to detect early signs of exacerbations. A successful implementation of telemonitoring systems into clinical practice requires in-depth knowledge of the users’ preferences. Objective The aim of this study was to explore perceptions of the use of a home telemonitoring system among patients with COPD. Methods Semistructured individual interviews were carried out with 8 women and 5 men who were participants in a project aimed at developing and evaluating a telemonitoring system. The web-based telemonitoring system measured pulmonary function, subjective symptoms, and oxygen saturation. Participants were interviewed after having used the system for 2-4 months. Interview transcripts were analyzed with qualitative content analysis. Results The analysis resulted in the theme A transition toward increased control and security and four categories: using with (in)security, affecting technical concern or confidence, providing easy access to health care, and increasing control over the disease. The participants reported various perceptions of using the telemonitoring system. They expressed initial feelings of insecurity, both in terms of operating the system and in terms of their disease. However, the practical management of the telemonitoring system became easier with time; the participants gradually gained confidence and improved their self-management. New technology was perceived as an important complement to existing health care, but the importance of maintaining a human contact in real life or through the telemonitoring system was emphasized. Conclusions This study captured a transition among the participants from being insecure and experiencing technical concerns to acquiring technical confidence and improving disease management. Telemonitoring can be a valuable complement to health care, leading to increased self-knowledge, a sense of security, and improved self-management. Suggestions to improve the further development and implementation of telemonitoring systems include better patient education and the involvement of end users in the technical development process. Additional research is needed, particularly in the design of user-friendly systems, as well as in developing tools to predict which patients are most likely to find the equipment useful, as this may result in increased empowerment, improved quality of life, reduced costs, and a contribution to equity in health.

scholarly journals The SCOPE Study: Health-Care Consumption Related to Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in France

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 168-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Detournay ◽  
C. Pribil ◽  
M. Fournier ◽  
B. Housset ◽  
G. Huchon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Health Care Consumption ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2014 ◽  
pp. 334-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
John J. Reilly
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Airflow Obstruction ◽  
Health Care Practitioner ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The U.S

Virtually every health care practitioner who provides care to adults will encounter individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Current estimates of the prevalence of the condition vary based on the method of ascertainment: most surveys show that approximately 6% of adults report a doctor's diagnosis of COPD but that approximately 25% have airflow obstruction when assessed by spirometry. COPD is common, morbid, mortal, and expensive: estimates are that 〉20 million U.S. adults have COPD and that it is responsible for 〉120,000 deaths annually with a cost to the U.S. economy of more than $38 billion. This chapter describes the definition of COPD, presenting clinical symptomatology and evaluation, natural history, differential diagnosis, current concepts of pathogenesis, therapeutic options, and the evaluation of a patient with known or suspected COPD considering surgery.

scholarly journals Use of an eHealth tool for exercise training and online contact in people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on long-term oxygen treatment: A feasibility study

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 3184-3200
Author(s):  
Pernilla Sönnerfors ◽  
Karin Wadell ◽  
Ing-Mari Dohrn ◽  
André Nyberg ◽  
Michael Runold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Exercise Training ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Technical Functions

Technology developments and demand for flexibility in health care and in contact with the health care system are two factors leading to increased use of eHealth solutions. The use of eHealth has been shown to have positive effects in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, but the full potential for this group needs to be explored. Therefore, the aim was to evaluate the feasibility of an eHealth tool used for exercise training and online contacts for people with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The 10-week intervention included an eHealth tool for exercise training in home environment and regular online contacts, as well as weekly e-rounds for health care professionals. Seven of the nine participants completed the study. The eHealth tool was found to be feasible for e-rounds, exercise training and online contacts. Participants could manage the tool and adhere to training; positive effects were shown, and no adverse events occurred. Technical functions need to be improved.

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