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CHARM-COPD Program of Care

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

The investigators' goal for this project is to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and actual usage of a program of care for patients with COPD recently discharged after an acute exacerbation. The program of care includes virtual pulmonary rehabilitation, integrated care, and remote clinical monitoring.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    40 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Referred to either Virtual Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Remote Clinical Monitoring at Toronto Grace Health Centre after discharge from UHN hospital with an AECOPD as defined by the clinical team

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pulmonary condition other than COPD as the main respiratory disease such as bronchiectasis or asthma
* Projected life expectancy ≤ 2 months , as determined by the clinical team
* Significant cognitive impairment and absence/inability of a family caregiver to consent and to follow study processes

Study Location

University Health Network
University Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Maryann Calligan, MA

Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06253013