The review focuses and digital transformation approaches along the pathway in COPD care.
The aim of this review is to highlight the evidence base of digital health approaches for COPD care. We accordingly reviewed some typical studies and outcomes along the pathway from (I) ongoing self-management of stable COPD at home, (II) in-hospital care for acute illness and conditions under medical treatment, and (III) short-term post-discharge care programs for recovery through clinical follow-up, education and training, and (IV) hospital-at-home programs for moderate acute conditions and early discharge. We also reviewed several leading studies on impacts of environmental factors and public health surveillance, in which emerging environmental sensors, satellite images, wearable devices, and social media were used.
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