Development and testing of a comprehensive self-management application for chronic pulmonary disease

<bold>Introduction:</bold> Chronic Pulmonary Diseases (CPD) are debilitating respiratory conditions requiring effective self-management strategies for optimal disease control. Unfortunately, treatment adherence remains suboptimal, with low compliance to key components such as medication and poor self-management skills leading to poorer outcomes. Qualitative studies reveal that health care providers (HCP) want a clearer picture of patient progress and alerts in case of deterioration, while patients are looking for self-management tools to improve their condition. <bold>Objective:</bold> Develop and test a monitoring application for CPD. <bold>Methods:</bold> The application tracks daily symptoms, monitors medication adherence, and provides personalized action plans and feedback based on health status. Integration with wearable devices is included. A pilot study is underway in Belgium and Spain, with additional sites being considered within the EU, with an end-of-study survey evaluating app adherence, usability, and usefulness from both patient and HCP perspectives. <bold>Results:</bold> Patient willingness to use the app averages 69%, with a feeling of security derived from HCP monitoring or accessibility noted. Long-term usage (6 months to 1 year) is observed in some patients. <bold>Conclusion:</bold> Next steps involve configuring alerts to provide relevant triggers for care providers while avoiding data overload. This self-management application shows promise as a useful tool for patients to track symptoms and actively engage in their care. The multimodal patient involvement through an holistic approach aims to enhance patient engagement, improve treatment adherence, and ultimately enhance disease management.