Lung Support Service

Implementation of a Nationwide Text Message Support Program for People with Chronic Respiratory Disease during the Covid-19 Pandemic

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ID15460698
AuthorsRebecca Raeside (0000-0003-2016-6393, The University of Sydney, corresponding author), Anna Singleton (0000-0002-7071-0118, The University of Sydney), Allyson Todd (0000-0001-6948-9754, The University of Sydney), Stephanie R Partridge (0000-0001-5390-3922, The University of Sydney), Karice Hyun (0000-0002-0164-7725, The University of Sydney), Helen Kulas (NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia), Sally Wootton (0000-0002-9133-1627, The University of Sydney), Marita Dale (0000-0002-7266-6333, The University of Sydney), Jennifer A Alison (The University of Sydney), Jennifer Alison (0000-0002-2011-4756, The University of Sydney), Zoe Mckeough (0000-0002-3657-7229, The University of Sydney), Renae J McNamara (0000-0001-5468-7176, The University of Sydney), Lissa Spencer (0000-0002-2358-0736, Sydney Local Health District), Christine R Jenkins (0000-0003-2717-5647, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital), Christine Jenkins (Institute of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia), Julie Redfern (0000-0001-8707-5563, The University of Sydney)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue24
Pages17073-17073
Publication date2022-12-19
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph192417073
PMID36554954
OpenAlexW4311884382
LanguageEN
References cited21

Texting for Wellness: Lung Support Service was implemented quickly, had a broad reach, with high retention and acceptability among participants. The program was low cost and required minimal staff oversight, which may facilitate future implementation. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of text messaging for the improvement of lung health outcomes and strategies for long-term pulmonary rehabilitation program maintenance

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