Mobile Health Self-Management Intervention for Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disease that requires long-term self-management to control symptoms and prevent exacerbations. However, many patients experience difficulties in maintaining proper inhaler technique, adhering to medication, and recognizing early signs of exacerbation. Digital health interventions may provide additional support to improve patients' knowledge and self-management behaviors.

This study evaluates a pharmacist-led interactive mobile health intervention delivered through a serious game designed to support COPD self-management. The intervention includes educational content, inhaler technique training, medication reminders, and guidance on exacerbation prevention and management. Participants will receive pharmacist guidance on how to use the application and will be asked to play the game at home for two weeks.

The study is designed as a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing the serious game intervention with usual care in adults aged 50 years and older with COPD. The trial will assess whether the intervention can improve patients' self-management and health outcomes.

Inclusion criteria

• Adults aged 50 years and older
• Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and clinically stable at the time of enrollment
• Receiving inhalation therapy
• Able to use or access a smartphone
• Able to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia
• Willing to participate and provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Other respiratory diseases (active tuberculosis, lung cancer, asthma, and pneumonia)
• Serious comorbidities (renal insufficiency and cardiac failure, terminal illness, life expectancy <6 m)
• mental disorders or cognitive dysfunction
• auditory, visual, or verbal inability
• participation in other intervention studies