SynthesisJournal of medical Internet research2023
Telemedical Interventions for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management: Umbrella Review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 25 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Facilitators and barriers affecting the implementation of e-health for chronic respiratory diseases in remote settings: a qualitative evidence synthesis.BMC health services research · 2025Pooled it
- Which Remote Exercise Interventions are Most Effective in Improving Physical Activity and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease? A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Pooled it
- Effectiveness and Feasibility of Digital Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
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- Toward Holistic COPD Management: The Case for Mental Health Integration.Health science reports · 2026Article
- The Current Status, Challenges, and Optimization Strategies for Self-Management in Patients with COPD: A Review.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026Review
- Telemedicine in chronic lung disease management: progress and prospects.The Korean journal of internal medicine · 2026Review
- Artificial Intelligence Methods and Digital Intervention Strategies for Predicting and Managing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations: An Umbrella Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Air Quality Index as a Predictor of Respiratory Morbidity in At-Risk Populations.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Improved Precision of COPD Exacerbation Detection in Night-Time Cough Monitoring.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Determinants of chronic disease patients' intention to use Internet diagnosis and treatment services: based on the UTAUT2 model.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- The role of digital health in respiratory diseases management: a narrative review of recent literature.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Review
- Evaluation of Deep Learning Methods for Pulmonary Disease Classification.Current medical imaging · 2025Article
- Research Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (2005-2024): From Drug Therapy to Comprehensive Rehabilitation Strategies.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2025Article
- A mobile-based self-care application for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A protocol for design, implementation, and evaluation.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Digital exclusion faced by people living with chronic respiratory disease: Challenges, implications and solutions.Chronic respiratory diseaseReview
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Abstract
backgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a growing epidemic, with a heavy associated economic burden. Education, physical activity, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are important aspects of the management of COPD. These interventions are commonly delivered remotely as part of telemedicine interventions. Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of these interventions. However, these reviews often have conflicting conclusions.
objectiveWe aim to conduct an umbrella review to critically appraise and summarize the available evidence on telemedicine interventions for the management of COPD.
methodsIn this umbrella review, the MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cochrane databases were searched from inception to May 2022 for systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to telemedicine interventions for the management of COPD. We compared odds ratios, measures of quality, and heterogeneity across different outcomes.
resultsWe identified 7 systematic reviews that met the inclusion criteria. Telemedicine interventions used in these reviews were teletreatment, telemonitoring, and telesupport. Telesupport interventions significantly reduced the number of inpatient days and quality of life. Telemonitoring interventions were associated with significant reductions in respiratory exacerbations and hospitalization rates. Teletreatment showed significant effectiveness in reducing respiratory exacerbations, hospitalization rate, compliance (acceptance and dropout rate), and physical activity. Among studies that used integrated telemedicine interventions, there was a significant improvement in physical activity.
conclusionsTelemedicine interventions showed noninferiority or superiority over the standard of care for the management of COPD. Telemedicine interventions should be considered as a supplement to usual methods of care for the outpatient management of COPD, with the aim of reducing the burden on health care systems.
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