ArticleInternational journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease2026
A Web-Based Pedometer-Mediated Intervention Maintains Benefits After Pulmonary Rehabilitation: A Pilot Study.
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Rationale: The optimal content and delivery method of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) maintenance programs are unknown. We developed a web-based, pedometer-mediated intervention, based on the Behavioral Theory of Self-Regulation, to promote physical activity in persons with COPD. In this pilot single-arm cohort study, we examined whether it can maintain benefits after PR completion. Methods: US Veterans with COPD who completed PR were enrolled for 12 months. At baseline and follow-up every 3 months, the Fitbit Inspire-2 pedometer objectively measured daily step count. The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) assessed exercise capacity, modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) score assessed dyspnea, and St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire Total Score (SGRQ-TS) examined health-related quality of life. Linear mixed-effects models (PROC MIXED, SAS v9.4) for repeated measures examined change from baseline over 12 months. Models adjusted for age, FEV Results: Twenty participants who completed PR had mean±sd age 72±6 years and FEV Conclusion: These results suggest that a web-based, pedometer-mediated intervention may be an effective part of a long-term maintenance program after completion of PR.
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