Effectiveness of self-management digital interventions in improving health-related outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An umbrella review.
Ricardo Salgado, Hugo Fernandes, Véronique de Goumoëns et al.
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This umbrella review assessed the effectiveness of self-management digital interventions on health outcomes in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Analyzing 13 systematic reviews with 15,363 participants, the study found significant improvements in physical activity (eOR 2.34), quality of life (eOR 2.02), and lung function (eOR 2.60), among others. The review highlights the potential of digital interventions in COPD management.
Key findings
- Self-management digital interventions improved physical activity with an equivalent odds ratio of 2.34.
- Quality of life showed significant improvement with an equivalent odds ratio of 2.02.
- Lung function enhancement was noted with an equivalent odds ratio of 2.60.
- Adherence to treatment increased significantly, with an equivalent odds ratio of 5.04.
Why it matters
The findings suggest that digital self-management interventions can significantly enhance various health-related outcomes in COPD patients, potentially leading to better disease management and improved quality of life.
What to keep in mind
The certainty of evidence varied from very low to moderate, and substantial heterogeneity was observed across most outcomes.