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End-users’ perspectives of an eHealth platform to promote physical activity in ...
Flora, S.; Brites-Pereira, M.; Hipólito, N.; Silva, C. G.; Gordo, J.; Morais, N.; Ribeiro, J.; Silva, F.; Oliveira, A.; Burtin, C.; Brooks, D.Introduction: eHealth platforms can be used as a tool to promote physical activity (PA) in patients with COPD. When developing such platforms, a bottom-up approach is needed to ensure that patients’ and healthcare professionals’ (HCP) needs and expectations are addressed. Aim: To assess patients’ and HCP’ perspectives on the ideal eHealth platform (web application - app - for HCP + mobile app for patients) for ...
Are indoor and outdoor opportunities for physical activity related to active be...
Hipólino, N.; Flora, S.; Gordo, J.; Pimenta, S.; Morais, N.; Silva, C. G.; Ribeiro, J.; Silva, F.; Oliveira, A.; Brites-Pereira, M.; Carreira, B. P.Introduction: Persistent respiratory symptoms at rest and during exertion (e.g., dyspnea, fatigue) play a role on the low physical activity (PA) levels found in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but other factors may also be involved. Environmental factors have been shown to impact PA levels in other patient populations, but evidence regarding people with COPD is still scarce. Investigat...