Effect of WeChat on compliance of COPD patients after discharge / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the influence of WeChat on compliance of chronic obstructive drsease(COPD)patients after discharge.Methods Eighty COPD patients were divided into observation group and control group in equal number.The former received health education by WeChat, while the control group regular revisits.The two groups were compared in terms of the compliance in mediation and dieting as well as readmission.Result The rate of compliance in mediation and dieting in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control and the rate of readmission significantly lower than that in the control group(P<0.05). Conclusion Health education by way of WeChat for COPD patients can enhance their compliance in medication and consolidate the curative effect.