Improving virtual care for COPD in veterans
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study aims to develop a program to help veterans with COPD make better use of virtual doctor visits, like video or phone appointments. The goal is to find out what helps veterans adopt and benefit from these remote care options.
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Who can take part
- You are a US military veteran who gets healthcare from the VA (Veterans Health Administration).
- You have been diagnosed with COPD (a long-term lung disease that makes breathing difficult).
- You can speak and understand English.
- You have a cell phone that can send and receive text messages.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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