Effectiveness of self-management digital interventions in improving health-related outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An umbrella review.

An umbrella review published in Pulmonology examined the effectiveness of digital self-management tools for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), synthesizing evidence across multiple systematic reviews on health-related outcomes. The findings are relevant to physical therapists involved in pulmonary rehabilitation, as digital interventions increasingly complement or substitute traditional in-person care for COPD populations. Understanding the evidence base for these tools can inform PT-led self-management programs and telehealth approaches for this patient group.

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