Systematic review of telemonitoring in COPD: an update.

In conclusion, our study confirms that the available evidence on the effectiveness of telemedicine in COPD does not allow to draw definite conclusions; most evidence suggests a positive effect of telemonitoring on hospital admissions and ER visits. More trials with adequate sample size and with adequate consideration of background clinical services are needed to definitively establish its effectiveness. PMID: 26559801 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Pneumonologia i Alergologia Polska - November 15, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Pedone C, Lelli D Tags: Pneumonol Alergol Pol Source Type: research

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