About this trial
The investigators' goal for this project is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and actual usage of a program of care for patients with COPD recently discharged after an acute exacerbation. The program of care includes virtual pulmonary rehabilitation, integrated care, and remote clinical monitoring.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Referred to either Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Remote Clinical Monitoring at Toronto Grace Health Centre after discharge from UHN hospital with an AECOPD as defined by the clinical team
Disqualifiers
Pulmonary condition other than COPD as the main respiratory disease such as bronchiectasis or asthma
Projected life expectancy ≤ 2 months , as determined by the clinical team
Significant cognitive impairment and absence/inability of a family caregiver to consent and to follow study processes
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Hyfe Smartwatch
- FitBit Versa 2
- Home Spirometer
- Audio recording
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University Health Network, Toronto
Lead sponsor
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre
Collaborator
University of Toronto
Collaborator