Effectiveness of Mobile Health–Based Self-Management Programs on Health-Related Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Effectiveness of Mobile Health–Based Self-Management Programs on Health-Related Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: The progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) leads to increased morbidity and mortality, emphasizing the need for effective self-management. Challenges such as accessibility, cost, and patient engagement hinder self-management efforts, underscoring the…

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Digital Physiotherapeutic Ankle-Specific Training System for Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability Following Modified Brostrom Surgery: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial at a Tertiary Grade A Trauma Center in China

Digital Physiotherapeutic Ankle-Specific Training System for Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability Following Modified Brostrom Surgery: Noninferiority Randomized Controlled Trial at a Tertiary Grade A Trauma Center in China

Background: Functional rehabilitation is commonly used for patients with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Digital training systems have become increasingly popular in postoperative rehabilitation; however, their effectiveness for CAI patients after modified Brostrom surgery is…

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Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Mobile App–Based Personalized Exercise Program in Older Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Mobile App–Based Personalized Exercise Program in Older Patients With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of disability among the elderly, emphasizing the need for effective and accessible self-management strategies. Mobile application based personalized exercise programs predominantly overcome the barriers associated with…

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