Research Article

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

Table 2

Feedback to users during exercise programme.

Status Screen shot Other details

– Normal physiological conditions – Heart rate within acceptable range specified by clinical professional753064.tab.001a – Heart rate shown – Time remaining in seconds shown – Green background

– Normal physiological conditions, but near acceptable limits – Heart rate higher or lower than normal, but still within acceptable range 753064.tab.001b – Heart rate shown – Time remaining in seconds shown – Amber background

– Dangerous physiological conditions – Heart rate excessively high or low – Exercise should cease now 753064.tab.001c – LOUD AUDIBLE WARNING SIGNAL – Heart rate shown – Red background – STOP displayed – Display freezes and remains in this state until the Stop button is pressed

– Exercise completeDisplay clearsAudible signal