Use of a Smartphone for Improved Self-Management of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Table 1

Stakeholder/user requirements.

COPD patient	– Reminder to do exercises
	– Convenient (does not interfere excessively with daily lifestyle)
	– Easy to use
	– Feedback available from physiotherapist
	– Confidence that exercise activity is safe
Physiotherapist	– Ability to see if patients are adhering to programme
	– Can provide care in a shorter time than conventionally
	– Easy to use, convenient
Health service	– Reduced number of acute episodes due to failure of adherence to exercise programme
	– Management information to evaluate and monitor community care programme