Mobile Health Program for Cardiac Rehabilitation
Author Information
Author(s): Maddison Ralph, Whittaker Robyn, Stewart Ralph, Kerr Andrew, Jiang Yannan, Kira Geoffrey, Carter Karen H, Pfaeffli Leila
Primary Institution: Clinical Trials Research Unit, University of Auckland
Hypothesis
The study aims to trial the effectiveness of a mobile phone delivered exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program to increase exercise capacity and functional outcomes compared with usual care in adults with cardiovascular disease.
Conclusion
The mHealth intervention has the potential to improve the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation and could be scaled up for broader use.
Supporting Evidence
- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
- Exercise is a central element of cardiac rehabilitation.
- Mobile health programs can remove geographical barriers to cardiac rehabilitation.
- Home-based rehabilitation can improve access and participation in cardiac rehabilitation.
Takeaway
This study is testing a program that sends exercise tips to people's phones to help them get better at exercising after heart problems.
Methodology
A single-blinded parallel two-arm randomized controlled trial comparing an mHealth exercise-based program to usual care.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported outcomes and participant selection.
Limitations
The study may not be generalizable to populations without access to mobile phones or the Internet.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 18 years or more with a clinically documented diagnosis of ischemic heart disease.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.54 to 0.98
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