Telehealthcare for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Switzerland Is Feasible and Appreciated by Patients.

Background: Earlier detection of acute exacerbations (AE) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could reduce emergency admissions and hospitalisations. Studies investigating COPD management programs supported by telehealthcare (THC) have shown conflicting results.

Objectives: To test the feasibility, safety and acceptance of THC for COPD.

Reclining chairs reduce pain from gurneys in older emergency department patients: a randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: Pain related to the gurney is a frequent complaint of older emergency department (ED) patients. The authors hypothesized that these patients may have less pain and higher satisfaction if allowed to sit in a reclining hospital chair.

Methods: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial was performed.