Maintenance of the beneficial effects of pulmonary rehabilitation: the role of digital health
Symposium Chairs: M. Spruit (Horn, Netherlands), P. Laveneziana (Paris, France), J. Cruz (Leiria, Portugal)
Aims: to describe the natural decline of (extra)pulmonary features of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); to describe the concept and effectiveness of maintenance programs following pulmonary rehabilitation; to describe the implementation, challenges and pitfalls of physical activity coaching programs as a maintenance strategy; to provide insight into the role of digital health in maintenance programs.