Trial of E-Health Platform Supported Care vs Usual Care After Exacerbation of COPD

"myCOPD is a system that can be accessed by patients using any device that can connect to the internet and can operate in any internet browser. It contains: Educational information, Inhaler technique videos explaining the correct technique required to use different inhaler devices licensed for use in people with COPD.~Medication and symptom diaries. Appointment diary Bitesize pulmonary rehabilitation videos designed to promote and support exercises that can be done in a home setting.~Oxygen Alert Card - Users can create their own oxygen alert card online A 5 Day local weather and pollution reports - Feed for reports come from the met office and DEFRA.~A Self management plan, which consists of a traffic light system to direct patients to the most appropriate action to take should their symptoms deteriorate. The action plan is populated automatically with the information input by the patients."

The HealthQuest written self management plan was produced in 2013. It is a one page document which contains a written self management plan which can be individualised for the patient. It consists of a traffic light system to direct patients to the most appropriate action to take should their symptoms deteriorate.