12th International Conference on Abdominal Imaging and Endoscopy
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Margaretha Lundin
Skaraborgs Hospital, Sweden
Title: Web-based patient education in COPD – Empowering COPD patients to optimize their well-being
Biography
Biography: Margaretha Lundin
Abstract
Statement of the problem: The primary cause of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is tobacco smoking. Who predicts that COPD will become the third leading cause of death worldwide by the year of 2030.
Pulmonary rehabilitation based on self-management is an evidence-based, multidisciplinary and cost-effective intervention that leads to improved health in patients with COPD. However, in Sweden only 42 % of all COPD patients in specialist care participate in self-management education initiatives.
Purpose/Methods: This project aims to help more COPD patients to improve their self-management capabilities. We invite patients and their relatives to iterative and interactive training sessions supported by digital tools. The content and process of the education including the digitalized tools have been co-designed by patients in collaboration with a cross-professional COPD-team.
Conclusions: The prevalence of COPD is continuously increasing thus putting more pressure on health care delivery. Self-management is an underused but powerful approach for improved care of the disease.
Using COPD education together with new technology we provide COPD patients and their relatives with tools for improved self-managed care thus empowering patients even more. Previous experiences have shown that knowledgeable patients make better choices that also promote health