Clinical Outcomes of Home Telemonitoring in Severe COPD
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2016
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Segrelles Calvo G, Sánchez Hernández A, López Padilla D, Granda-Orive JI. Clinical Outcomes of Home Telemonitoring in Severe COPD. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 2016: Vol.1 No.2:10
Abstract
Introduction: Aim of this study was to sum up clinical evidence about telemedicine programs in severe COPD patients.
Methodology: We conducted a clinical review about telemedicine programs in severe COPD patients. Our search strategy was based in selected all clinical trials published since 2000 about this topic.
Results: Finally, we include 13 articles. In telemedicine group the number of Accident and Emergency Department visits and number of hospitalizations were lower than usual care group.
Conclusions: Home telemonitoring appears to have a positive effect in reducing respiratory exacerbations and hospitalizations and improving quality of life.