Background Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven, effective intervention for people with
chronic respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) …

Background: The emergence of smartphones and tablets featuring vastly advancing
functionalities (eg, sensors, computing power, interactivity) has transformed the way …

Background Obesity is a growing global health concern that may lead to cardiovascular
disease, type II diabetes, and cancer. Several systematic reviews have shown that …

The objective of this pilot study was to investigate the use of and satisfaction with a chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) telehealth program applied in both primary and …

Background: Although many smartphone apps and wearables have been designed to
improve physical activity, their rapidly evolving nature and complexity present challenges for …

Chronic patient self-management is crucial for maintaining physical and psychological
health, reducing pressure on healthcare systems, and promoting patient empowerment …

Health risk behaviors are leading contributors to morbidity, premature mortality associated
with chronic diseases, and escalating health costs. However, traditional interventions to …

Background: Mobile technology gives researchers unimagined opportunities to design new
interventions to increase physical activity. Unfortunately, it is still unclear which elements are …

We provide a systematic review of interventions utilizing mobile technology to alter physical
activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep among adults aged 50 years and older. A systematic …

Background Reduced physical activity is common in COPD and is associated with poor
outcomes. Physical activity is therefore a worthy target for intervention in clinical trials; …