COPD Resources, Education, and Activity Designed for You Study

Although COPD self-management treatment programs are effective in reducing COPD-related hospitalizations and increasing quality of life, there is a limited understanding of 'how and why' they work. The proposed research will use an engineering-inspired study design to identify effective COPD self-management treatment components and guide its 'real world' implementation. The long-term goal of this line of research is to build an optimized COPD self-management program, and scale the program up to reduce the burden of COPD at a population health level.

Inclusion Criteria: * Residence in the continental United States * Age 40 years or older * Report a physician diagnosis of COPD * Report a COPD-related hospitalization over the past 12 months * Use an inhaled medication for COPD at least once per week * Have access to a connected device (i.e., smartphone, tablet, and/ or computer) to complete study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * COPD exacerbation within the past month * New or worsening chest pain that happens without exertion * Cognitive dysfunction impairing ability to provide informed consent and follow study procedures * Terminal illness (i.e., \< 6 month life expectancy) that is non-COPD related * Living at a chronic care facility (i.e., nursing home, assisted living) * Inability to participate in mild physical activity such as walking, stretching, and lower limb exercises * Inability to speak/ read English