Advisory Committee Chair
Laura Forbes
Advisory Committee Members
Surya Bhatt
Eric Plaisance
Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
2016
Degree Name by School
Master of Arts (MA) School of Education
Abstract
ii EXPANDING PULMONARY REHABILITATION WITH TECHNOLOGY ERICA MCCARRON ANDERSON COMMUNITY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ABSTRACT Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States. COPD is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by irreversible airway obstruction. Symptoms include fatigue, chronic cough, excess mucus production and shortness of breath. These symptoms often impair quality-of-life. There are many interventions aimed at improving health related qualityof- life for patients living with COPD. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary program exercise, education and psychosocial support. Pulmonary rehabilitation is well established to decrease symptoms in all stages of COPD. However, pulmonary rehabilitation enrollment rates remain low. Many factors have been identified affecting pulmonary rehabilitation attendance; for example, transportation, frequent COPD flareups and comorbid conditions. Increasing access to pulmonary rehabilitation can make a huge difference in the lives of patients living with COPD. The primary purpose of this research is to explore the impact of a smart telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation program in the COPD population.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Erica Mccarron, "Expanding Pulmonary Rehabilitation Access with Technology" (2016). All ETDs from UAB. 1021.
https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/1021