Background Telemedicine (TM) is the use of telecommunication systems to deliver health
care at a distance. It has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, access to health …

Substantial evidence shows that physical inactivity (PI) and sedentary behavior (SB)
increases the risk of many chronic diseases and shortens life expectancy. We describe …

Background Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) self‐management
interventions should be structured but personalised and often multi‐component, with goals …

Importance Reducing early (< 30 days) hospital readmissions is a policy priority aimed at
improving health care quality. The cumulative complexity model conceptualizes patient …

The literature of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is fast
expanding. This review focuses on several aspects of acute exacerbation of COPD …

Objectives: In order to evaluate the influence of the doctor-patient relationship and
communication on healthcare outcomes, further reliable results are needed. More specific …

Clinical pathways (CPWs) are a common component in the quest to improve the quality of
health. CPWs are used to reduce variation, improve quality of care, and maximize the …

BACKGROUND: COPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States as
well as throughout the rest of the world. An exacerbation of COPD (periodic escalations of …

Background Self management interventions help patients with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) acquire and practise the skills they need to carry out disease …

Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are episodes of worsening
of symptoms, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality. COPD exacerbations are …