Monitoring for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
The telehomecare monitoring service offers teaching and personalised follow-up at a distance. COPD patients can use this service to periodically assess their health condition and manage their symptoms. Telehomecare thus helps them prevent aggravations and allow for timely support from the clinical team (e.g. respiratory therapist or nurse).
Who is this service for?
This service is currently offered to all patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
How does it work?
Telehomecare monitoring offers a teaching and support service to patients with COPD to facilitate the management of their condition. To access this service the patient connects to the Internet from home, using his personal device (smartphone, tablet or computer). The patient answers self-assessment questionnaire(s) daily. The data entered by the patient in the Telehomecare Platform is transmitted to his healthcare professional throughout the treatment. Although the data is quickly transmitted to the clinician, it is important to remember this is not an emergency service.
What activities are offered?
- Daily monitoring of symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath, cough, secretion, fatigue, etc.);
- Monitoring of lung and general condition;
- Follow-up of medication intake;
- Consultation with the health library (e.g. signs and symptoms, aggravating factors and strategies for preventing and managing symptoms);
- Communication with the clinical team by messaging (e.g. question, report of a problem, etc.).
Testimony of Mr. Roy
User of the COPD telehomecare Monitoring service
“I find it very simple and easy to use and it has brought me three things:
The first is a better knowledge of my disease and a better ability to detect worsening symptoms as soon as they start which, in turn, helps me act on them more quickly.
The second is a much greater feeling of safety. One time, for example, I had answered my questionnaire, and I had a symptom that had gotten worse. As soon as my respiratory therapist got to her office, she called me to ask me some questions. We solved the problem, and she guided me on what to do.
Finally, it has helped me be more regular in taking my medication, which is very important!
Whenever there are small problems, my RT even gives me tips. She suggests videos for me to watch on the health library. Everything I have learned has made me realize that while you can’t beat the disease, you can greatly slow its progression.”
Summary of the benefits
- Benefit from clinical monitoring and home teaching;
- Get answers to your questions about your health condition and COPD related symptoms;
- Receive personalized information and advice;
- Reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Interested in this service? Talk to your healthcare professional about the Telehomecare Monitoring Platform.
Tools and documentation
To learn more about the telehomecare monitoring service and its platform, visit the Telehomecare Monitoring Platform – Patient page.
Last update: November 28, 2024