Online Communication and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Ina Koldkjær Sølling, Per Carøe, Kurt Lindgren, Kirsten Siggaard Mathiesen

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Abstract

This is an explorative and qualitative study that examines a municipal's rehabilitation program 'Online Viva' (2014-2015). The questions are whether 'Online Viva' improves the citizens' participatory health and whether it prevents exacerbation of COPD. 'Online Viva' includes respiratory training and district nursing consultancy for elderly people with COPD. The district nurses' presence in the citizens' homes is replaced by online communication. The study involves 9 citizens and 5 health professionals. Preliminary results show that online consultations and training prevent anxiety, exacerbation, and support the citizens' management of COPD. The citizens find that the 'Online Viva' reduces their need for hospitalization, and this is confirmed by the district nurses. Furthermore, the citizens find that their specific needs are fulfilled, making them comfortable in managing their COPD. It is emphasized by the citizens and the district nurses that they must have been in personal contact with each other before they meet online. Furthermore, it must be possible to visit the citizens in their private homes in addition to an online contact, if needed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th World Congress on Health and Biomedical Informatics : eHealth-Enabled Health - Proceedings of the 15th World Congress on Health and Biomedical Informatics
EditorsAndrew Georgiou, Indra Neil Sarkar, Paulo Mazzoncini de Azevedo Marques
Number of pages1
Volume216
PublisherIOS Press
Publication date1 Sept 2015
Pages910-910
ISBN (Print)978-1-61499-563-0
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-61499-564-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2015
EventMEDINFO 2015 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Duration: 19 Aug 201523 Aug 2015

Conference

ConferenceMEDINFO 2015
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CitySao Paulo
Period19/08/1523/08/15

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