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Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol

  • By

  • Nianci Guo

  • Shukun Chai

  • Runlu Wang

  • Xiaoqian Gu

  • Jie Chen

  • Huikun Zhao

  • Kaili Qie

  • Wentao Ni

  • Jinying Shi

  • June 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Utilizing Internet of Things Technology for Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients with Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Protocol for a Prospective Non-Randomized Controlled Intervention Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Key MechanismsIntegration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology for real-time monitoring and support in pulmonary rehabilitation.
Target PopulationPatients aged 40-75 years with moderate-to-severe stable COPD (GOLD grades 2–4).
Care SettingHome-based pulmonary rehabilitation with IoT assistance.

Key Highlights

  • Study will enroll 588 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.
  • Participants will be assigned to either conventional PR or IoT-assisted PR.
  • Primary outcome is the rate of moderate-to-severe AECOPD over 12 months.
  • Secondary outcomes include pulmonary function, exercise capacity, and quality of life.
  • Study aims to evaluate the feasibility and safety of IoT-assisted PR.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Confirmed diagnosis of COPD according to GOLD criteria.

Management

  • Pulmonary rehabilitation is recommended for patients with moderate-to-severe COPD.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Real-time monitoring through IoT devices to enhance adherence and outcomes.

Risks

  • Suboptimal adherence to PR in traditional settings without real-time monitoring.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Patients aged 40-75 years with moderate-to-severe COPD.

IoT-assisted devices and smartphone app support home-based PR.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Implement individualized, engaging rehabilitation programs.
  • Utilize IoT technology for continuous patient monitoring and support.
  • Encourage patient education on the importance of pulmonary rehabilitation.

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Original Source(s)

Internet of things-based pulmonary rehabilitation for moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a prospective non-randomized controlled intervention study protocol

  • by Nianci Guo, Shukun Chai, Runlu Wang, Xiaoqian Gu, Jie Chen, Huikun Zhao, Kaili Qie, Wentao Ni, Jinying Shi

  • June 9, 2026

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