Background Chronic diseases contribute to high rates of disability and mortality. Patient
engagement in chronic disease self-management is an essential component of chronic …

Background Anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
prevalent but often unidentified and therefore not adequately managed. Clinicians find it …

Background: Mobile health and self-management interventions may positively affect
behavioral change and reduce hospital admissions for patients with chronic obstructive …

Background The use of mobile health (mHealth) in asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) is growing, and as the population ages, a greater number of …

Pervasive sensing with Body Sensor Networks (BSNs) is a promising technology for
continuous health monitoring. Since the sensor nodes are resource-limited, on-node …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent and is associated with a
heavy burden on patients and health systems alike. Exacerbations of COPD (ECOPDs) are …

Wearable health devices are becoming vital in chronic disease management because they
offer real-time monitoring and personalized care. This review explores their effectiveness …

The progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by
episodes of acute exacerbation (AECOPD) of symptoms, decline in respiratory function, and …

Purpose Understanding the experiences of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
Disease (COPD) using activity monitors in daily life could support the utilisation of …

Mental disorders affect individuals and societies around the world negatively, with the health-
related burden of 32, 4% out of the overall disease burden. This large part of the overall …