Kaia COPD 2.134.0

The digital therapy program provided by Kaia COPD offers comprehensive support for individuals managing COPD in their daily lives. Accessible at any time and from any location, it eliminates the need for stressful commutes and waiting periods.

Participants can learn valuable techniques such as breathing exercises aimed at alleviating shortness of breath, physical movements designed to enhance performance, and practical tips supported by in-depth informational content to promote a more active lifestyle with COPD.

Kaia COPD presents a personalized therapy regimen tailored to each user's specific needs. Daily content includes a balanced combination of educational modules, relaxation techniques, and movement exercises. All materials have been developed in collaboration with pulmonology specialists to ensure evidence-based methods suitable for pulmonary rehabilitation conducted at home.

If further assistance is required, users can reach out to the support team via phone at +49 89 904 226 740 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.) or via email at [email protected].

The effectiveness of Kaia COPD is supported by several key features:

• Adaptive Training Program: The content adjusts to the user’s current fitness level, with options for individuals to independently set the difficulty of exercises.
• Real-Time Guidance: A digital movement coach utilizes the camera on a smartphone or tablet to analyze posture and provide instant feedback, ensuring correct exercise performance.
• Clinical Evidence: A clinical study demonstrated that users experience improvements in physical resilience and performance. The program also positively impacts health-related quality of life.

Medical Purpose:

Kaia COPD is classified as a medical device designed to facilitate pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals diagnosed with COPD. Upon each use, the app delivers new instructional modules aimed at encouraging physical activity and supporting proactive symptom management. It is intended for adults aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD (J44.-), provided contraindications are absent and other conditions requiring targeted treatment are excluded. It should be noted that Kaia COPD does not diagnose medical conditions or injuries and does not replace consultation with healthcare professionals.

Contraindications include but are not limited to:

• Advanced heart failure (I50.-); other cardiovascular disorders (I51.-)
• Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary artery infarction (I26.-), or deep vein thrombosis (I80.2-)
• Presence of infection or symptom exacerbation with increased dyspnea (J44.1-)
• Pregnancy (O09.-)

Additional Information:

• Instructions for Use and Contraindications: https://www.kaiahealth.de/rechtliches/gebrauchsanweisung-fuer-copd
• Privacy Policy: https://www.kaiahealth.de/rechtliches/datenschutzerklaerung-apps/
• Terms and Conditions: https://www.kaiahealth.de/rechtliches/agb/

Note that Kaia COPD integrates with Apple HealthKit for optional access to step count data on compatible devices. This feature is only activated upon user consent, and step data is used solely for app functionality enhancement.