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Li L, Ringeval M, Wagner G, Paré G, Ozemek C, Kitsiou S. Effectiveness of home-based cardiac rehabilitation interventions delivered via mHealth technologies: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Digit Health 2025; 7:e238-e254. [PMID: 40023729 DOI: 10.1016/j.landig.2025.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Revised: 01/09/2025] [Accepted: 01/16/2025] [Indexed: 03/04/2025]
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BACKGROUND Centre-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) is underused due to low referral rates, accessibility barriers, and socioeconomic constraints. mHealth technologies have the potential to address some of these challenges through remote delivery of home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR). This study aims to assess the effects of mHealth HBCR interventions compared with usual care and CBCR in patients with heart disease. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of mHealth HBCR interventions. Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and Embase) were searched from inception to March 31, 2023, with no restrictions on language or publication type. Eligible studies were randomised controlled trials of adult patients (age ≥18 years) with heart disease, comparing mHealth interventions with usual care or CBCR. The primary outcome of interest was aerobic exercise capacity, assessed with VO2 peak or 6-min walk test (6MWT). Quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE system. This review was registered with PROSPERO, CRD42024544087. FINDINGS Our search yielded 9164 references, of which 135 were retained for full-text review. 13 randomised controlled trials met eligibility criteria and were included in the systematic review, involving 1508 adults with myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, or heart failure, or who had undergone revascularisation. Intervention duration ranged from 6 weeks to 24 weeks. Random-effects meta-analysis showed that, compared with usual care, mHealth HBCR significantly improved 6MWT (mean difference 24·74, 95% CI 9·88-39·60; 532 patients) and VO2 peak (1·77, 1·19-2·35; 359 patients). No significant differences were found between mHealth HBCR and CBCR. Quality of evidence ranged from low to very low across outcomes due to risk of bias and imprecision (small sample size). INTERPRETATION mHealth HBCR could improve access and health outcomes in patients who are unable to attend CBCR. Further research is needed to build a robust evidence base on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mHealth HBCR, particularly in comparison with CBCR, to inform clinical practice and policy. FUNDING None.
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- Leah Li
- Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Information Technologies, HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Science, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Information Technologies, HEC Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA.
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Zaman S, Wasfy JH, Kapil V, Ziaeian B, Parsonage WA, Sriswasdi S, Chico TJA, Capodanno D, Colleran R, Sutton NR, Song L, Karam N, Sofat R, Fraccaro C, Chamié D, Alasnag M, Warisawa T, Gonzalo N, Jomaa W, Mehta SR, Cook EES, Sundström J, Nicholls SJ, Shaw LJ, Patel MR, Al-Lamee RK. The Lancet Commission on rethinking coronary artery disease: moving from ischaemia to atheroma. Lancet 2025:S0140-6736(25)00055-8. [PMID: 40179933 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(25)00055-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2024] [Revised: 01/01/2025] [Accepted: 01/09/2025] [Indexed: 04/05/2025]
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- Sarah Zaman
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA; Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- William Harvey Research Institute, Centre for Cardiovascular Medicine and Devices, NIHR Barts Biomedical Research Centre, Queen Mary University of London, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Department of Cardiology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Center of Excellence in Computational Molecular Biology, Chulalongkorn University, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand; Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
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- School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK; British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre, Health Data Research UK, London, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Institute, Mater Private Network, Dublin, Ireland; School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Internal Medicine, and Department of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, National Clinical Research Centre for Cardiovascular Diseases, Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, China; Peking Union Medical College (Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences), Beijing, China
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- Cardiology Department, European Hospital Georges Pompidou, Paris City University, Paris, France
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Cardiac Center, King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Cardiology Department, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology B Department, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University Medical Centre, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; The George Institute for Global Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA; Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
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Islam SMS, Singh A, Moreno SV, Akhter S, Chandir Moses J. Perceptions of healthcare professionals and patients with cardiovascular diseases on mHealth lifestyle apps: A qualitative study. Int J Med Inform 2025; 194:105706. [PMID: 39581013 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2024] [Accepted: 11/13/2024] [Indexed: 11/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and is predominantly associated with a cluster of lifestyle risk factors. Mobile health (mHealth) apps offer the potential to overcome traditional barriers by supporting healthy lifestyle behaviours. However, knowledge about perceptions of mHealth lifestyle apps among healthcare professionals and people with CVD is sparse. This study examined barriers and facilitators of using the mHealth apps for healthy lifestyle support among healthcare professionals and CVD patients. METHODS We conducted an in-depth qualitative study employing individual semi-structured interviews with 8 CVD healthcare professionals and 4 patients with CVD in Australia. Participants were asked open-ended questions about their perceptions and experiences with mHealth lifestyle apps. A thematic analysis approach was used to establish perceived barriers and facilitators for mHealth lifestyle apps. RESULTS Most participants perceived mHealth lifestyle apps as useful. The key perceptions of facilitators included features for tailoring to personal needs, low costs and wide availability of the apps and addressing barriers to use like reminders. Both healthcare professionals and patients identified the strengths and weaknesses regarding the usefulness of mHealth lifestyle apps. Healthcare professionals and patients perceived several barriers to mHealth app use including trustworthiness, scientific validity, language barriers, the capability of using an app or digital literacy, costs for some commercial apps, and accessibility of an app for low-income groups. CONCLUSION Lifestyle apps provide an opportunity for better patient and healthcare professional communications, however, several barriers including improving digital health literacy and scientific validations of the apps are required before being recommended in clinical practice. Findings from this study can inform potential mHealth lifestyle app design to meet the demands of users. Addressing these barriers effectively can enhance the adoption and efficacy of mHealth apps, ultimately contributing to improved CVD management and healthier lifestyle behaviours.
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
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Mohajeri D, Jahre LM, Bäuerle A, Schieffers T, Messiha D, Rammos C, Teufel M, Rassaf T, Lortz J. Acceptance, Needs, and Demands for Nutritional mHealth Support in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease. Nutrients 2024; 16:4155. [PMID: 39683549 DOI: 10.3390/nu16234155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2024] [Revised: 11/28/2024] [Accepted: 11/28/2024] [Indexed: 12/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading causes of death globally. Managing risk factors and preventing atherosclerosis and its progress, especially with lifestyle changes, are highly important. Smartphone-based mobile health (mHealth) strategies allow easily accessible assistance for healthy nutrition. This study aimed to assess the acceptance and outline the needs and demands for a nutritional mHealth tool by analyzing the desired characteristics. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2022 and September 2023 targeting 398 individuals with atherosclerosis. Acceptance, needs, and demands regarding mHealth, sociodemographic, medical, psychometric, and electronic health (eHealth) data were assessed. Multiple hierarchical regression analyses were conducted to determine the predictors of acceptance. RESULTS High acceptance for nutritional mHealth was reported by 88.4% (n = 274). Significant predictors of acceptance were age (β = -0.01, p = 0.002), diabetes (β = 0.20, p = 0.041), depressive symptoms (β = -0.02, p = 0.017), digital confidence (β = 0.17, p = 0.001), Internet anxiety (β = -0.18, p = 0.004), and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) predictors effort expectancy (β = 0.23, p < 0.001) and social influence (β = 0.53, p < 0.001). Preferences included handheld devices, permanent use (86.5%), and weekly (44.5%) new content of 10 to 30 min (79%). CONCLUSIONS These results summarize the patients' preferences for individualized mHealth tools to ensure their effectiveness. Especially regarding the secondary prevention of CVDs, mHealth can be a helpful resource. The high acceptance rate and specific preferences outlined in this study form a strong basis for the development of mHealth tools with a focus on nutritional support in patients with CVDs.
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- Darya Mohajeri
- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, LVR-University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
- Center for Translational Neuro- and Behavioral Sciences (C-TNBS), University of Duisburg-Essen, Virchowstr. 174, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, West-German Heart and Vascular Center Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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Bilbrey T, Martin J, Zhou W, Bai C, Vaswani N, Shah R, Chokshi S, Chen X, Bhusri S, Niemi S, Meng H, Lei Z. A Dual-Modality Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for Adults With Cardiovascular Disease: Single-Arm Remote Clinical Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e59098. [PMID: 39150858 PMCID: PMC11480683 DOI: 10.2196/59098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/12/2024] [Indexed: 08/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a safe, effective intervention for individuals with cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, a majority of eligible patients do not complete CR. Growing evidence suggests that home-based cardiac rehabilitation (HBCR) programs are comparable in effectiveness and safety with traditional center-based programs. More research is needed to explore different ways to deliver HBCR programs to patients with CVD. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the feasibility and impact of a digital HBCR program (RecoveryPlus.Health) that integrates both telehealth and mHealth modalities on functional exercise capacity, resting heart rate, and quality of life among adults with CVD. METHODS This 12-week prospective, single-arm remote clinical trial used a within-subject design. We recruited adults with CVD (aged ≥40 years) from the community with a CR-eligible diagnosis (stable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and heart failure) between May and August 2023. All enrolled patients referred to the RPH clinic in Roanoke, Texas, were included. The care team provided guideline-concordant CR services to study participants via two modalities: (1) a synchronous telehealth exercise training through videoconferencing; and (2) an asynchronous mobile health (mHealth) coaching app (RPH app). Baseline intake survey, electronic health record, and app log data were used to extract individual characteristics, care processes, and platform engagement data. Feasibility was measured by program completion rate and CR service use. Efficacy was measured by changes in the 6-minute walk test, resting heart rate, and quality of life (12-Item Short-Form Health Survey) before and after the 12-week program. Paired t tests were used to examine pre- and postintervention changes in the outcome variables. RESULTS In total, 162 met the inclusion criteria and 75 (46.3%) consented and were enrolled (mean age 64, SD 10.30 years; male: n=37, 49%; White: n=46, 61%). Heart failure was the most common diagnosis (37/75, 49%). In total, 62/75 (83%) participants completed the 12-week study and used the telehealth modality with 9.63 (SD 3.33) sessions completed, and 59/75 (79%) used the mHealth modality with 10.97 (SD 11.70) sessions completed. Post intervention, 50/62 (81%) participants' performance in the 6-minute walk test had improved, with an average improvement of 40 (SD 63.39) m (95% CI 25.6-57.1). The average 12-Item Short-Form Health Survey's physical and mental summary scores improved by 2.7 (SD 6.47) points (95% CI 1.1-4.3) and 2.2 (SD 9.09) points (95% CI 0.1-4.5), respectively. There were no changes in resting heart rate and no exercise-related adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS The RecoveryPlus.Health digital HBCR program showed feasibility and efficacy in a group of nationally recruited patients with CVD. The findings add to the evidence that a telehealth and mHealth dual-modality HBCR program may be a promising approach to overcome some of the main barriers to improving CR access in the United States. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05804500; https://clinicaltrials.gov/search?cond=NCT05804500.
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- Tim Bilbrey
- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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- Node.Health Foundation, Wilmington, DE, United States
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- Node.Health Foundation, Wilmington, DE, United States
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- Node.Health Foundation, Wilmington, DE, United States
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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- Upper East Side Cardiology PLLC, New York, NY, United States
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- McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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- School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States
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- RecoveryPlus.Health, Inc, New York, NY, United States
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Vrints C, Andreotti F, Koskinas KC, Rossello X, Adamo M, Ainslie J, Banning AP, Budaj A, Buechel RR, Chiariello GA, Chieffo A, Christodorescu RM, Deaton C, Doenst T, Jones HW, Kunadian V, Mehilli J, Milojevic M, Piek JJ, Pugliese F, Rubboli A, Semb AG, Senior R, Ten Berg JM, Van Belle E, Van Craenenbroeck EM, Vidal-Perez R, Winther S. 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes. Eur Heart J 2024; 45:3415-3537. [PMID: 39210710 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 120.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
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Hamborg TG, Tang LH, Andersen RM, Skou ST, Simonÿ C. It is like someone holding your hand when you need it - lived experiences of patients with cardiovascular disease participating in a digital health intervention focusing on the maintenance of physical activity after cardiac rehabilitation. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024; 19:1718-1728. [PMID: 37480333 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2023.2228839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To explore patients with cardiovascular diseases' lived experiences of the support given by a text message intervention focusing on the maintenance of physical activity after supervised cardiac rehabilitation. METHODS In a qualitative study, participants from the feasibility trial FAIR were interviewed individually twice to disclose their lived experiences during and after the trial. Transcribed interviews were analysed based on a phenomenological-hermeneutic method, inspired by Paul Ricoeur's philosophy on narrative and interpretation. RESULTS Interviews of eight patients with cardiovascular disease (3 females, median age 57 years (range 37 to 74 years)) revealed two themes, The FAIR intervention as a bridge builder in the transition to being physically active in everyday life and Meaningful conditions for maintaining physical activity. Action plans guided physical activity, while text messages facilitated actions and left an impression of still being under supervision. A frame of reference with physical activity, family, being monitored, having to report back, and getting feedback, were incentives for being physically active. CONCLUSION From a patient perspective, the text message intervention in the feasibility trial FAIR was valuable to support the maintenance of physical activity in the transition from a supervised exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programme to everyday life on an individual basis. Participants experienced the intervention to hold their hands in changing behaviour and redefining themselves. Yet, there is an extended need for belonging and personal interactions in future interventions.
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- Trine Grønbek Hamborg
- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Denmark
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- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Denmark
- Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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- The Research Unit PROgrez, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Næstved-Slagelse-Ringsted Hospitals, Region Zealand, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
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Alkan Kayhan S, Nural N. The effect of web-based education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation on healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease in Turkey: A randomised controlled trial. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 119:108082. [PMID: 38029578 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of web-based education delivered as part of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) on healthy lifestyle behaviors, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in Turkey. METHOD This study is a randomized controlled trial. The experimental group (n = 35) received web-based education and telephone counseling for 12 weeks after discharge, while the control group (n = 35) received standard care. RESULTS Post-test healthy lifestyle behaviors scale total score and total scores of all sub-dimensions except nutrition were higher in the experimental group (p < 0.05). The post-test international physical activity total score, and VAS scale scores of the experimental group and were significantly higher (p < 0.05). The number of non-smoking patients in the post-test was statistically significantly higher in the experimental group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The results showed that web-based education delivered as part of CR in a Turkish hospital improved healthy lifestyle behaviors, physical activity level, and quality of life in CAD. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Our study proved that web-based education delivered as part of CR, nurse follow-up, and telephone counseling services may be effective tools for CAD patients to adhere to healthy lifestyle behaviors, and to promote quality of life and smoking cessation.
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- Semiha Alkan Kayhan
- University of Health Science Trabzon Ahi Evren Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey.
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Trabzon, Turkey
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Fakes K, Hobden B, Zwar N, Collins N, Oldmeadow C, Paolucci F, Davies A, Fernando I, McGee M, Williams T, Robson C, Hungerford R, Ooi JY, Sverdlov AL, Sanson-Fisher R, Boyle AJ. Investigating the effect of an online enhanced care program on the emotional and physical wellbeing of patients discharged from hospital with acute decompensated heart failure: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial: Enhanced care program for heart failure. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076241256503. [PMID: 38817841 PMCID: PMC11138184 DOI: 10.1177/20552076241256503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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Objective Depression is highly prevalent and associated with increased hospitalisations and mortality among patients with heart failure (HF). This study will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an online wellbeing program for patients discharged from hospital with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) in (i) improving emotional and physical wellbeing, and (ii) decreasing healthcare utilisation. Methods Two-arm randomised controlled trial. Eligible patients with ADHF will be recruited pre-discharge from two hospitals. Five hundred and seventy participants will be randomised to receive the intervention (online enhanced care program for HF: 'Enhanced HF Care') or usual care. Enhanced HF Care includes health education (11 micro-learning modules) and monitoring of depression and clinical outcomes via fortnightly/monthly surveys for 6 months, with participants offered tailored advice via video email and SMS. Cardiac nurses track real-time patient data from a dashboard and receive automated email alerts when patients report medium- or high-risk levels of depression or clinical symptoms, to action where needed. General practitioners also receive automated alerts if patients report medium- or high-risk survey responses and are encouraged to schedule a patient consultation. Results Sixty-five participants enrolled to-date. Co-primary outcomes ('Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire' Emotional and Physical subscales) and healthcare utilisation (secondary outcome) at 1- and 6-month post-recruitment will be compared between treatment arms using linear mixed effects regression models. Conclusions This study has the potential to reduce the burden of depression for patients with HF by prioritising urgent mental health needs and clinical symptoms while simultaneously empowering patients with self-care knowledge. Trial registration The trial was prospectively registered via the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12622001289707. Issue date: 4 October 2022.
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- Kristy Fakes
- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Bond University, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Sociology, Law and Economics, University of Bologna Bologna BO, Italy
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Newcastle Mental Health Service, Hunter New England Local Area Health District, New South Wales, Newcastle, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiac Department, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, North Tamworth New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Cardiovascular Department, John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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McDonagh ST, Dalal H, Moore S, Clark CE, Dean SG, Jolly K, Cowie A, Afzal J, Taylor RS. Home-based versus centre-based cardiac rehabilitation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2023; 10:CD007130. [PMID: 37888805 PMCID: PMC10604509 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007130.pub5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death globally. Traditionally, centre-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes are offered to individuals after cardiac events to aid recovery and prevent further cardiac illness. Home-based and technology-supported cardiac rehabilitation programmes have been introduced in an attempt to widen access and participation, especially during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This is an update of a review previously published in 2009, 2015, and 2017. OBJECTIVES To compare the effect of home-based (which may include digital/telehealth interventions) and supervised centre-based cardiac rehabilitation on mortality and morbidity, exercise-capacity, health-related quality of life, and modifiable cardiac risk factors in patients with heart disease SEARCH METHODS: We updated searches from the previous Cochrane Review by searching the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), PsycINFO (Ovid) and CINAHL (EBSCO) on 16 September 2022. We also searched two clinical trials registers as well as previous systematic reviews and reference lists of included studies. No language restrictions were applied. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials that compared centre-based cardiac rehabilitation (e.g. hospital, sports/community centre) with home-based programmes (± digital/telehealth platforms) in adults with myocardial infarction, angina, heart failure, or who had undergone revascularisation. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently screened all identified references for inclusion based on predefined inclusion criteria. Disagreements were resolved through discussion or by involving a third review author. Two authors independently extracted outcome data and study characteristics and assessed risk of bias. Certainty of evidence was assessed using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS We included three new trials in this update, bringing a total of 24 trials that have randomised a total of 3046 participants undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. A further nine studies were identified and are awaiting classification. Manual searching of trial registers until 16 September 2022 revealed a further 14 clinical trial registrations - these are ongoing. Participants had a history of acute myocardial infarction, revascularisation, or heart failure. Although there was little evidence of high risk of bias, a number of studies provided insufficient detail to enable assessment of potential risk of bias; in particular, details of generation and concealment of random allocation sequencing and blinding of outcome assessment were poorly reported. No evidence of a difference was seen between home- and centre-based cardiac rehabilitation in our primary outcomes up to 12 months of follow-up: total mortality (risk ratio [RR] = 1.19, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.65 to 2.16; participants = 1647; studies = 12/comparisons = 14; low-certainty evidence) or exercise capacity (standardised mean difference (SMD) = -0.10, 95% CI -0.24 to 0.04; participants = 2343; studies = 24/comparisons = 28; low-certainty evidence). The majority of evidence (N=71 / 77 comparisons of either total or domain scores) showed no significant difference in health-related quality of life up to 24 months follow-up between home- and centre-based cardiac rehabilitation. Trials were generally of short duration, with only three studies reporting outcomes beyond 12 months (exercise capacity: SMD 0.11, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.23; participants = 1074; studies = 3; moderate-certainty evidence). There was a similar level of trial completion (RR 1.03, 95% CI 0.99 to 1.08; participants = 2638; studies = 22/comparisons = 26; low-certainty evidence) between home-based and centre-based participants. The cost per patient of centre- and home-based programmes was similar. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS This update supports previous conclusions that home- (± digital/telehealth platforms) and centre-based forms of cardiac rehabilitation formally supported by healthcare staff seem to be similarly effective in improving clinical and health-related quality of life outcomes in patients after myocardial infarction, or revascularisation, or with heart failure. This finding supports the continued expansion of healthcare professional supervised home-based cardiac rehabilitation programmes (± digital/telehealth platforms), especially important in the context of the ongoing global SARS-CoV-2 pandemic that has much limited patients in face-to-face access of hospital and community health services. Where settings are able to provide both supervised centre- and home-based programmes, consideration of the preference of the individual patient would seem appropriate. Although not included in the scope of this review, there is an increasing evidence base supporting the use of hybrid models that combine elements of both centre-based and home-based cardiac rehabilitation delivery. Further data are needed to determine: (1) whether the short-term effects of home/digital-telehealth and centre-based cardiac rehabilitation models of delivery can be confirmed in the longer term; (2) the relative clinical effectiveness and safety of home-based programmes for other heart patients, e.g. post-valve surgery and atrial fibrillation.
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- Sinead Tj McDonagh
- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Health and Community Sciences, University of Exeter Medical School, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, St Luke's Campus, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation, University Hospital Crosshouse, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Kilmarnock, UK
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit & Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Well Being, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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Braver J, Marwick TH, Oldenburg B, Issaka A, Carrington MJ. Digital Health Programs to Reduce Readmissions in Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JACC. ADVANCES 2023; 2:100591. [PMID: 38938339 PMCID: PMC11198697 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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Background The use of mobile health (mHealth, wireless communication devices, and/or software technologies) in health care delivery has increased rapidly in recent years. Their integration into disease management programs (DMPs) has tremendous potential to improve outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), yet a more robust evaluation of the evidence is required. Objectives The purpose of this study was to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis of mHealth-enabled DMPs to determine their effectiveness in reducing readmissions and mortality in patients with CAD. Methods We systematically searched English language studies from January 1, 2007, to August 3, 2021, in multiple databases. Studies comparing mHealth-enabled DMPs with standard DMPs without mHealth were included if they had a minimum 30-day follow-up for at least one of all-cause or cardiovascular-related mortality, readmissions, or major adverse cardiovascular events. Results Of the 3,411 references from our search, 155 full-text studies were assessed for eligibility, and data were extracted from 18 publications. Pooled findings for all-cause readmissions (10 studies, n = 1,514) and cardiac-related readmissions (9 studies, n = 1,009) indicated that mHealth-enabled DMPs reduced all-cause (RR: 0.68; 95% CI: 0.50-0.91) and cardiac-related hospitalizations (RR: 0.55; 95% CI: 0.44-0.68) and emergency department visits (RR: 0.37; 95% CI: 0.26-0.54) compared to DMPs without mHealth. There was no significant reduction for mortality outcomes (RR: 1.72; 95% CI: 0.64-4.64) or major adverse cardiovascular events (RR: 0.68; 95% CI: 0.40-1.15). Conclusions DMPs integrated with mHealth should be considered an effective intervention for better outcomes in patients with CAD.
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- Justin Braver
- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Pre-Clinical Disease and Prevention Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Victoria, Australia
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- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Pre-Clinical Disease and Prevention Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Victoria, Australia
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- Non-Communicable Diseases and Implementation Science Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Victoria, Australia
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Non-Communicable Diseases and Implementation Science Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Victoria, Australia
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Pre-Clinical Disease and Prevention Unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Victoria, Australia
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Su JJ, Liu JYW, Cheung DSK, Wang S, Christensen M, Kor PPK, Tyrovolas S, Leung AYM. Long-term effects of e-Health secondary prevention on cardiovascular health: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:562-574. [PMID: 36695341 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvac116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AIMS Despite the well-documented short-to-medium-term effectiveness of e-Health (electronic health) secondary prevention interventions on patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), there is limited empirical evidence regarding long-term effectiveness. This review aims to evaluate the long-term effects of e-Health secondary prevention interventions on the health outcomes of patients with CVD. METHODS AND RESULTS This systematic review and meta-analysis followed Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. EMBASE, Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched from 1990 to May 2022. Randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of e-Health secondary prevention on health outcomes of CVD patients that collected endpoint data at ≥ 12 months were included. RevMan 5.3 was used for risk of bias assessment and meta-analysis. Ten trials with 1559 participants were included. Data pooling suggested that e-Health programmes have significantly reduced LDL cholesterol [n = 6; SMD = -0.26, 95% confidence interval (CI): (-0.38, -0.14), I2 = 17%, P < 0.001]; systolic blood pressure [n = 5; SMD = -0.46, 95% CI: (-0.84, -0.08), I2 = 90%, P = 0.02]; and re-hospitalization, reoccurrence, and mortality [risk ratio = 0.36, 95% CI: (0.17, 0.77), I2 = 0%, P = 0.009]. Effects on behavioural modification, physiological outcomes of body weight and blood glucose, and quality of life were inconclusive. CONCLUSION e-Health secondary prevention is effective in improving long-term management of risk factors and reducing the reoccurrence of cardiac events in patients with CVD. Results are inconclusive for behaviour modification and quality of life. Exploring, implementing, and strengthening strategies in e-Health secondary prevention programmes that focus on maintaining behaviour changes and enhancing psychosocial elements should be undertaken. REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42022300551.
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- Jing Jing Su
- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- World Health Organization for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
- Research Institute for Smart Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
- Research Institute for Smart Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- World Health Organization for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- World Health Organization for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- World Health Organization for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
- Research, Innovation and Teaching Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental, CIBERSAM, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Kowloon 999077, Hong Kong
- World Health Organization for Community Health Services, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, China
- Centre for Gerontological Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
- Research Institute for Smart Ageing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 11 Yuk Choi Rd, Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR 999077, China
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Aminorroaya A, Dhingra LS, Nargesi AA, Oikonomou EK, Krumholz HM, Khera R. Use of Smart Devices to Track Cardiovascular Health Goals in the United States. JACC. ADVANCES 2023; 2:100544. [PMID: 38094515 PMCID: PMC10718569 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Smartphone-based health applications are increasingly popular, but their real-world use for cardiovascular risk management remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the patterns of tracking health goals using smart devices, including smartphones and/or tablets, in the United States. METHODS Using the nationally representative Health Information National Trends Survey for 2017 to 2020, we examined self-reported tracking of health-related goals (optimizing body weight, increasing physical activity, and/or quitting smoking) using smart devices among those with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or cardiovascular risk factors of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and/or smoking. Survey analyses were used to obtain national estimates of use patterns and identify features associated with the use of these devices for tracking health goals. RESULTS Of 16,092 Health Information National Trends Survey participants, 10,660 had CVD or cardiovascular risk factors, representing 154.2 million (95% CI: 149.2-159.3 million) U.S. adults. Among the general U.S. adult population, 46% (95% CI: 44%-47%) tracked their health goals using their smart devices, compared with 42% (95% CI: 40%-43%) of those with or at risk of CVD. Younger age, female, Black race, higher educational attainment, and greater income were independently associated with tracking of health goals using smart devices. CONCLUSIONS Two in 5 U.S. adults with or at risk of CVD use their smart devices to track health goals. While representing a potential avenue to improve care, the lower use of smart devices among older and low-income individuals, who are at higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes, requires that digital health interventions are designed so as not to exacerbate existing disparities.
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- Arya Aminorroaya
- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Heart and Vascular Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Section of Health Informatics, Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Clay-Williams R, Hibbert P, Carrigan A, Roberts N, Austin E, Fajardo Pulido D, Meulenbroeks I, Nguyen HM, Sarkies M, Hatem S, Maka K, Loy G, Braithwaite J. The diversity of providers' and consumers' views of virtual versus inpatient care provision: a qualitative study. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:724. [PMID: 37400807 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09715-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A broad-based international shift to virtual care models over recent years has accelerated following COVID-19. Although there are increasing numbers of studies and reviews, less is known about clinicians' and consumers' perspectives concerning virtual modes in contrast to inpatient modes of delivery. METHODS We conducted a mixed-methods study in late 2021 examining consumers' and providers' expectations of and perspectives on virtual care in the context of a new facility planned for the north-western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Data were collected via a series of workshops, and a demographic survey. Recorded qualitative text data were analysed thematically, and surveys were analysed using SPSS v22. RESULTS Across 12 workshops, 33 consumers and 49 providers from varied backgrounds, ethnicities, language groups, age ranges and professions participated. Four advantages, strengths or benefits of virtual care reported were: patient factors and wellbeing, accessibility, better care and health outcomes, and additional health system benefits, while four disadvantages, weaknesses or risks of virtual care were: patient factors and wellbeing, accessibility, resources and infrastructure, and quality and safety of care. CONCLUSIONS Virtual care was widely supported but the model is not suitable for all patients. Health and digital literacy and appropriate patient selection were key success criteria, as was patient choice. Key concerns included technology failures or limitations and that virtual models may be no more efficient than inpatient care models. Considering consumer and provider views and expectations prior to introducing virtual models of care may facilitate greater acceptance and uptake.
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- Robyn Clay-Williams
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- IIMPACT in Health, Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Centre for Elite Performance, Macquarie University, Expertise & Training, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Haddas R, Lawlor M, Moghadam E, Fields A, Wood A. Spine patient care with wearable medical technology: state-of-the-art, opportunities, and challenges: a systematic review. Spine J 2023; 23:929-944. [PMID: 36893918 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2023.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Healthcare reforms that demand quantitative outcomes and technical innovations have emphasized the use of Disability and Functional Outcome Measurements (DFOMs) to spinal conditions and interventions. Virtual healthcare has become increasingly important following the COVID-19 pandemic and wearable medical devices have proven to be a useful adjunct. Thus, given the advancement of wearable technology, broad adoption of commercial devices (ie, smartwatches, phone applications, and wearable monitors) by the general public, and the growing demand from consumers to take control of their health, the medical industry is now primed to formally incorporate evidence-based wearable device-mediated telehealth into standards of care. PURPOSE To (1) identify all wearable devices in the peer-reviewed literature that were used to assess DFOMs in Spine, (2) analyze clinical studies implementing such devices in spine care, and (3) provide clinical commentary on how such devices might be integrated into standards of care. STUDY DESIGN/SETTING A systematic review. METHODS A comprehensive systematic review was conducted in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Guidelines (PRISMA) across the following databases: PubMed; MEDLINE; EMBASE (Elsevier); and Scopus. Articles related to wearables systems in spine healthcare were selected. Extracted data was collected as per a predetermined checklist including wearable device type, study design, and clinical indices studied. RESULTS Of the 2,646 publications that were initially screened, 55 were extensively analyzed and selected for retrieval. Ultimately 39 publications were identified as being suitable for inclusion based on the relevance of their content to the core objectives of this systematic review. The most relevant studies were included, with a focus on wearables technologies that can be used in patients' home environments. CONCLUSIONS Wearable technologies mentioned in this paper have the potential to revolutionize spine healthcare through their ability to collect data continuously and in any environment. In this paper, the vast majority of wearable spine devices rely exclusively on accelerometers. Thus, these metrics provide information about general health rather than specific impairments caused by spinal conditions. As wearable technology becomes more prevalent in orthopedics, healthcare costs may be reduced and patient outcomes will improve. A combination of DFOMs gathered using a wearable device in conjunction with patient-reported outcomes and radiographic measurements will provide a comprehensive evaluation of a spine patient's health and assist the physician with patient-specific treatment decision-making. Establishing these ubiquitous diagnostic capabilities will allow improvement in patient monitoring and help us learn about postoperative recovery and the impact of our interventions.
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- Ram Haddas
- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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- Medtronic Spine & Biologics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, USA
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Bucciarelli V, Mattioli AV, Sciomer S, Moscucci F, Renda G, Gallina S. The Impact of Physical Activity and Inactivity on Cardiovascular Risk across Women's Lifespan: An Updated Review. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4347. [PMID: 37445383 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12134347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Physical inactivity (PI) represents a significant, modifiable risk factor that is more frequent and severe in the female population worldwide for all age groups. The physical activity (PA) gender gap begins early in life and leads to considerable short-term and long-term adverse effects on health outcomes, especially cardiovascular (CV) health. Our review aims to highlight the prevalence and mechanisms of PI across women's lifespan, describing the beneficial effects of PA in many physiological and pathological clinical scenarios and underlining the need for more awareness and global commitment to promote strategies to bridge the PA gender gap and limit PI in current and future female generations.
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- Valentina Bucciarelli
- Cardiovascular Sciences Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, 60126 Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences for Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy
- National Institute for Cardiovascular Research-INRC, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Policlinico Umberto I, 49971 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Rome 'Sapienza', Policlinico Umberto I, 49971 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Imaging and Clinical Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy
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Goodman A, Mahoney R, Spurling G, Lawler S. Influencing Factors to mHealth Uptake With Indigenous Populations: Qualitative Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2023; 11:e45162. [PMID: 37351947 PMCID: PMC10337452 DOI: 10.2196/45162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The advancements and abundance of mobile phones and portable health devices have created an opportunity to use mobile health (mHealth) for population health systems. There is increasing evidence for the feasibility and acceptance of mHealth with Indigenous populations. Providing a synthesis of qualitative findings of mHealth with Indigenous populations will gain insights into the strengths and challenges to mHealth use in Indigenous populations. OBJECTIVE This review aimed to identify and synthesize qualitative data pertaining to the experiences and perceptions of mHealth from the perspectives of end users (patients and service providers) living in the colonial settler democracies of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, the Pacific Islands, and the Sápmi region of northern Europe. METHODS In May 2021, systematic searches of peer-reviewed, scientific papers were conducted across the 5 databases of PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. Qualitative or mixed method studies were included where a mHealth intervention was the primary focus for responding to health challenges with Indigenous populations. Two authors independently screened papers for eligibility and assessed the risk of bias using a modified version of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme. A meta-aggregative approach was used to analyze the findings of included studies. RESULTS Seventeen papers met the eligibility criteria, 8 studies with patients, 7 studies with service providers, and 2 studies that included both patients and service providers. Studies were conducted in Australia (n=10), Canada (n=2), New Zealand (n=2), Papua New Guinea (n=1), the United States (n=1), and Samoa (n=1). Our interpretation of these qualitative findings shows commonalities between Indigenous patients' and service providers' perceptions of mHealth. We summarize our findings in six themes: (1) mHealth literacy, (2) mHealth as a facilitator for connection and support, (3) mHealth content needed to be culturally relevant, (4) mHealth security and confidentiality, (5) mHealth supporting rather than replacing service providers, and (6) workplace and organizational capacity. CONCLUSIONS This research suggests that mHealth can meet the needs of both patients and service providers when the mHealth intervention is culturally relevant, accounts for digital and health literacy, incorporates interactive components, is supported by workplaces, fits into health provider workflows, and meets security and confidentiality standards. Future mHealth research with Indigenous populations should partner with key representatives (eg, patients, service providers, and executive leaders) in the mHealth design appropriate to the purpose, people, setting, and delivery.
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- Andrew Goodman
- School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Turrbal, Jagera Country, Herston, Australia
- Australian eHealth Research Centre (AEHRC), Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Turrbal, Jagera Country, Herston, Australia
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- College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Kaurna Country, Adelaide, Australia
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- General Practice Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland, Turrbal, Jagera Country, Herston, Australia
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- School of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Turrbal, Jagera Country, Herston, Australia
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Rodríguez A, Aboal J, Loma-Osorio P, Ramos R, Boada I. Design and deployment of ODISEA, an application for the myOcarDial infarction SafEtytrAnsfer of patients. Int J Med Inform 2023; 172:105020. [PMID: 36780790 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rapid primary angioplasty is the most effective reperfusion strategy for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients. Since not all hospitals have a catheterization laboratory to perform this intervention, adequate coordination of all medical professionals involved in the management of STEMI patients from the emergency room to the hospital catheterization laboratory is necessary. OBJECTIVE Present the design and deployment of ODISEA (acronym of myOcarDial Infarction SafEtytrAnsfer), a web-based environment plus an application created to complement and support the transfer and management of STEMI patients from the first medical contact to the catheterization laboratory where the primary angioplasty will be carried out. METHOD ODISEA is an application that has been designed to improve the coordination of all health personnel involved in the management of STEMI patients, i.e., primary care hospitals, Emergency Medical Services [EMS] and cardiology departments. The application provides: (i) functionalities to register relevant information of the patients' and the administered medications, (ii) a chat to coordinate all involved personnel; (iii) treatment recommendations for the first medical contact; and (iv) a GPS-SATELLITE monitoring system to know the exact position of the ambulance during patient transfer. These features improve the coordination in the catheterization laboratory, and optimize the equipment preparation time, and also the patient accommodation procedures after primary angioplasty. ODISEA registers all treated cases for a proper follow-up. The application has been tested from September 2021 to January 2022 in the context of a pilot study in Girona that involved 98 patients and 42 professionals (11 from hospital without Cath lab availability, 21 from EMS, and 10 from the main hospital). Professionals answered a questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale (satisfaction level from 1 to 5) to assess ODISEA regarding patient management, care quality, transfer coordination, transfer effectiveness, and usefulness. Collected data was analyzed using chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Statistical significance has been considered p < 0.05. To evaluate times of first angioplasty, relevant data from 98 patients was collected and compared with data of 129 STEMI patients not treated with ODISEA. RESULTS For all the questions>70 % of answers are in the 3 to 5 range and from these, almost all the questions have 50 % of answers in the 4 and 5 range. Regarding groups of professionals only in the question related to coordination significant difference has been found for EMS professionals with respect to hospital without Cath lab availability and catheterization hospital professionals. Comparing ODISEA with no ODISEA patients it was observed an improvement in the times of first angioplasty as well as a reduction in the erroneous infarction codes activation. Patients treated with the ODISEA APP were further away from the PCI-capable center. A non-significant tendency was seen towards shorter primary angioplasty times (diagnostic electrocardiogram-guidewire passage) in the ODISEA compared to the NON ODISEA group (112 min vs 122 min; P =.3), a non-significant reduction of cases with times > 120 min (26.2 % vs 35.7 %, respectively; P =.1), and a tendency towards fewer cases eventually diagnosed as non-acute coronary syndrome (7.1 % vs 13.2 %; P =.1). CONCLUSION ODISEA is a very well-accepted application that improves the management of STEMI patients. The application is an appropriate complement to current infarction protocol.
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- Antonio Rodríguez
- Graphics and Imaging Laboratory, University of Girona, Girona, Spain
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- Hospital Universitari Josep Trueta, Girona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Girona, Spain
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- Graphics and Imaging Laboratory, University of Girona, Girona, Spain.
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Perone F, Pingitore A, Conte E, Halasz G, Ambrosetti M, Peruzzi M, Cavarretta E. Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Intervention Is the Key for Prevention. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060902. [PMID: 36981559 PMCID: PMC10048800 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Obesity is a serious public health issue and associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease events and mortality. The risk of cardiovascular complications is directly related to excess body fat mass and ectopic fat deposition, but also other obesity-related complications such as pre-type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnoea, and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases. Body mass index and waist circumference are used to classify a patient as overweight or obese and to stratify cardiovascular risk. Physical activity and diet, despite being key points in preventing adverse events and reducing cardiovascular risk, are not always successful strategies. Pharmacological treatments for weight reduction are promising strategies, but are restricted by possible safety issues and cost. Nonetheless, these treatments are associated with improvements in cardiovascular risk factors, and studies are ongoing to better evaluate cardiovascular outcomes. Bariatric surgery is effective in reducing the incidence of death and cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke. Cardiac rehabilitation programs in obese patients improve cardiovascular disease risk factors, quality of life, and exercise capacity. The aim of this review was to critically analyze the current role and future aspects of lifestyle changes, medical and surgical treatments, and cardiac rehabilitation in obese patients, to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and mortality, and to highlight the need for a multidisciplinary approach to improving cardiovascular outcomes.
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- Francesco Perone
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Rehabilitation Clinic "Villa delle Magnolie", 81020 Castel Morrone, Caserta, Italy
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- Department of General and Specialistic Surgery "Paride Stefanini", Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio Hospital IRCCS, 20100 Milan, Lombardy, Italy
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Unit, ASST Crema Santa Marta Hospital, 26027 Rivolta D'Adda, Cremona, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Internal, Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, 80122 Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Mediterranea Cardiocentro, 80122 Naples, Campania, Italy
- Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, 04100 Latina, Latina, Italy
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Platz K, Kools S, Howie-Esquivel J. Benefits, Facilitators, and Barriers of Alternative Models of Cardiac Rehabilitation: A QUALITATIVE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2023; 43:83-92. [PMID: 36346781 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves health outcomes and quality of life for patients with cardiovascular disease, yet only a quarter of eligible patients enroll. A myriad of CR models that use either an alternative location (ie, home-based) and/or an alternative exercise have been developed to overcome known attendance and physical limitation barriers; however, patient experiences with these models have not been systematically reviewed. Our aim is to review patient experiences with these models of CR. REVIEW METHODS We conducted a systematic review and thematic analysis of qualitative studies published between 2009 and January of 2022 from CINAHL, PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. SUMMARY Twenty-five studies were included, representing the perspectives of 487 individuals who participated in an alternative model of CR. Exercises included walking, tai chi, yoga, aquatic exercise, exergaming, chair-based exercises, aerobics, physical activity trackers, and individualized exercise plans. Nineteen of 25 studies used home-based models and two used live video. Twelve studies included patients with heart failure. Patient perspectives comprised three central themes: exercise benefits, exercise facilitators, and participation barriers. Some thematic categories were reported variably by particular model/study design (eg, home-based) than by others. All alternative models of CR were found to be physically, psychologically, and/or socially beneficial to patients. Participants described facilitators and barriers that were influential in the decision to initiate or continue exercise. These patient insights are critical for innovative delivery of CR that is appealing, accommodates physical limitations, and broadens access to improve health equity.
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Roberts N, Carrigan A, Clay-Williams R, Hibbert PD, Mahmoud Z, Pomare C, Fajardo Pulido D, Meulenbroeks I, Knaggs GT, Austin EE, Churruca K, Ellis LA, Long JC, Hutchinson K, Best S, Nic Giolla Easpaig B, Sarkies MN, Francis Auton E, Hatem S, Dammery G, Nguyen MT, Nguyen HM, Arnolda G, Rapport F, Zurynski Y, Maka K, Braithwaite J. Innovative models of healthcare delivery: an umbrella review of reviews. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e066270. [PMID: 36822811 PMCID: PMC9950590 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To undertake a synthesis of evidence-based research for seven innovative models of care to inform the development of new hospitals. DESIGN Umbrella review. SETTING Interventions delivered inside and outside of acute care settings. PARTICIPANTS Children and adults with one or more identified acute or chronic health conditions. DATA SOURCES PsycINFO, Ovid MEDLINE and CINAHL. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Clinical indicators and mortality, healthcare utilisation, quality of life, self-management and self-care and patient knowledge. RESULTS A total of 66 reviews were included, synthesising evidence from 1272 primary studies across the 7 models of care. Virtual care was the most common model studied, addressed by 47 (73%) of the reviews. Common outcomes evaluated across reviews were clinical indicators and mortality, healthcare utilisation, self-care and self-management, patient knowledge, quality of life and cost-effectiveness. The findings indicate that the innovative models of healthcare we identified in this review may be effective in managing patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions. Most of the included reviews reported evidence of comparable or improved care. CONCLUSIONS A consideration of local infrastructure and individual patient characteristics, such as health literacy, may be critical in determining the suitability of models of care for patients and their implementation in local health systems. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 10.17605/OSF.IO/PS6ZU.
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- Natalie Roberts
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- LEMNA, F-44000, Universite de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Australian Genomics, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Western Sydney Local Health District, Wentworthville, New South Wales, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Asadi F, Rahimi F, Ghaderkhany S, Almasi S. Self-care for coronavirus disease through electronic health technologies: A scoping review. Health Sci Rep 2023; 6:e1122. [PMID: 36824616 PMCID: PMC9941480 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.1122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Considering the rapid spread and transmission of COVID-19 and its high mortality rate, self-care practices are of special importance during this pandemic to prevent and control the spread of the virus. In this regard, electronic health systems can play a major role in improving self-care practices related to coronavirus disease. This study aimed to review the electronic health technologies used in each of the constituent elements of the self-care (self-care maintenance, self-care monitoring, and self-care management) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework. In this study, the specific keywords related to "electronic health," "self-care," and "COVID-19" were searched on PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google. Results Of the 47 articles reviewed, most articles (27 articles) were about self-care monitoring and aimed to monitor the vital signs of patients. The results showed that the use of electronic health tools mainly focuses on training in the control and prevention of coronavirus disease during this pandemic, in the field of self-care maintenance, and medication management, communication, and consultation with healthcare providers, in the field of self-care management. Moreover, the most commonly used electronic health technologies were mobile web applications, smart vital signs monitoring devices, and social networks, respectively. Conclusion The study findings suggested that the use of electronic health technologies, such as mobile web applications and social networks, can effectively improve self-care practices for coronavirus disease. In addition, such technologies can be applied by health policymakers and disease control and prevention centers to better manage the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Farkhondeh Asadi
- Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical SciencesShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology and Management, School of Allied Medical SciencesShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit, Kowsar Medical, Educational and Therapeutic CenterKurdistan University of Medical SciencesSanandajIran
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- Department of Health Information Technology and Management, Health Information Management, School of Allied Medical SciencesShahid Beheshti University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Vieira LV, Souza VLD, Barros ALBLD, Lopes JDL, Oliveira LFTSD, Santos MAD, Lopes CT, Santos VB. Secondary prevention in coronary artery disease: development and content validity of educational messages for mobile phones. Rev Esc Enferm USP 2023; 56:e20220330. [PMID: 36705551 PMCID: PMC10081665 DOI: 10.1590/1980-220x-reeusp-2022-0330en] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify information needs of patients with coronary artery disease and develop and validate the content of educational messages for mobile phones for these patients. METHOD The study was carried out in three phases: 1) Identification of information needs in relation to coronary artery disease of patients hospitalized for an acute coronary event; 2) Development of templates containing text and pictures about the disease and treatment; 3) Content validity analysis of template evidence through the assessment of 10 experts. Templates were considered validated when the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) was equal to or greater than 0.80. RESULTS A total of 67 patients were included, and all the information that emerged about the disease was classified as important to very important. Thirty templates were developed (heart function, recommendations on nutrition and exercise, treatments and medications, and clinical signs related to the disease and risk factor control), and the CVR obtained was greater than 0.80. CONCLUSION All information needs were categorized by patients as important or very important. The templates were developed and validated considering content and design.
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Haddas R. Assessing disability and function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders utilizing wearable medical technology: Opportunities and challenges. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2023; 36:779-782. [PMID: 37248882 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-235002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Cruz-Cobo C, Bernal-Jiménez MÁ, Vázquez-García R, Santi-Cano MJ. Effectiveness of mHealth Interventions in the Control of Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients After a Coronary Event: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2022; 10:e39593. [PMID: 36459396 PMCID: PMC9758644 DOI: 10.2196/39593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronary artery disease is the main cause of death and loss of disability-adjusted life years worldwide. Information and communication technology has become an important part of health care systems, including the innovative cardiac rehabilitation services through mobile phone and mobile health (mHealth) interventions. OBJECTIVE In this study, we aimed to determine the effectiveness of different kinds of mHealth programs in changing lifestyle behavior, promoting adherence to treatment, and controlling modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and psychosocial outcomes in patients who have experienced a coronary event. METHODS A systematic review of the literature was performed following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A thorough search of the following biomedical databases was conducted: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, SciELO, CINAHL, Scopus, The Clinical Trial, and Cochrane. Articles that were randomized clinical trials that involved an intervention consisting of an mHealth program using a mobile app in patients after a coronary event were included. The articles analyzed some of the following variables as outcome variables: changes in lifestyle behavior, cardiovascular risk factors, and anthropometric and psychosocial variables. A meta-analysis of the variables studied was performed with the Cochrane tool. The risk of bias was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool; the quality of the evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation tool; and heterogeneity was measured using the I2 test. RESULTS A total of 23 articles were included in the review, and 20 (87%) were included in the meta-analysis, with a total sample size of 4535 patients. Exercise capacity measured using the 6-minute walk test (mean difference=21.64, 95% CI 12.72-30.55; P<.001), physical activity (standardized mean difference [SMD]=0.42, 95% CI 0.04-0.81; P=.03), and adherence to treatment (risk difference=0.19, 95% CI 0.11-0.28; P<.001) were significantly superior in the mHealth group. Furthermore, both the physical and mental dimensions of quality of life were better in the mHealth group (SMD=0.26, 95% CI 0.09-0.44; P=.004 and SMD=0.27, 95% CI 0.06-0.47; P=.01, respectively). In addition, hospital readmissions for all causes and cardiovascular causes were statistically higher in the control group than in the mHealth group (SMD=-0.03, 95% CI -0.05 to -0.00; P=.04 vs SMD=-0.04, 95% CI -0.07 to -0.00; P=.05). CONCLUSIONS mHealth technology has a positive effect on patients who have experienced a coronary event in terms of their exercise capacity, physical activity, adherence to medication, and physical and mental quality of life, as well as readmissions for all causes and cardiovascular causes. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO (International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews) CRD42022299931; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=299931.
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- Celia Cruz-Cobo
- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation of Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain
- Research Group on Nutrition, Molecular, Pathophysiological and Social Issues, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation of Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain
- Research Group on Nutrition, Molecular, Pathophysiological and Social Issues, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
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- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation of Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain
- Cardiology Unit, Puerta del Mar University Hospital, Cádiz, Spain
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- Faculty of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
- Institute of Biomedical Research and Innovation of Cádiz (INiBICA), Cádiz, Spain
- Research Group on Nutrition, Molecular, Pathophysiological and Social Issues, University of Cádiz, Cádiz, Spain
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Amiss E, Cottrell M. Evaluation of a Novel Step Training Mobile App Intervention in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: A Single-Arm Prospective Cohort Study. Games Health J 2022; 11:330-336. [PMID: 36067152 DOI: 10.1089/g4h.2021.0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective: To establish the usability, acceptability, safety, and exercise adherence of a step training mobile app. Design: A single-arm prospective cohort study. Setting: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia. Subjects: Twenty-six cardiopulmonary rehabilitation participants. Intervention: Twelve weeks of step training using the mobile app Clock Yourself. Participants used Clock Yourself at home and during cardiopulmonary rehabilitation sessions, prescribed for a total of 15-20 minutes three times a week. Main Measures: The primary outcomes of interest were usability and acceptability and were measured using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and Attitudes to Falls-Related Interventions Scale (AFRIS) questionnaire, respectively. Safety and adherence were measured by self-report and participant diary, respectively. Secondary outcomes measuring changes in stepping, gait, balance, and physical performance included Manual test of Choice Stepping Reaction Time (CSRT-M), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Gait speed with and without a cognitive dual task (DT) and Timed Up and Go with and without a cognitive DT (TUG and TUGcog). Results: Twenty-one participants completed the study. Clock Yourself was considered highly useable (SUS [median] = 82.5/100; interquartile range [IQR, 67.5-95], equating to an "A" rating [A-F scale]) and acceptable (AFRIS [median] = 38/42 [IQR, 31-41]). Participants practiced Clock Yourself for a median of 18.29 minutes per week and no adverse events were reported. At 12 weeks, mean change in CSRT-M, SPPB, gait speed, DT gait speed, TUG, and TUGcog were all statistically significant (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Twelve weeks of mobile app-based step training was safe and considered usable and acceptable by participants. On average, participants did not meet the prescribed practice dosage. Statistically significant changes were observed in all physical measures; however, results are confounded by participation in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and lack of control group.
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- Emilie Amiss
- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Australia
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Burrell A, Zrubka Z, Champion A, Zah V, Vinuesa L, Holtorf AP, Di Bidino R, Earla JR, Entwistle J, Boltyenkov AT, Braileanu G, Kolasa K, Roydhouse J, Asche C. How Useful Are Digital Health Terms for Outcomes Research? An ISPOR Special Interest Group Report. VALUE IN HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH 2022; 25:1469-1479. [PMID: 36049797 DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2022.04.1730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to review definitions of digital health and understand their relevance for health outcomes research. Four umbrella terms (digital health, electronic health, mobile health, and telehealth/telemedicine) were summarized in this article. METHODS PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, and EconLit were searched from January 2015 to May 2020 for systematic reviews containing key Medical Subject Headings terms for digital health (n = 38) and synonyms of "definition." Independent pairs of reviewers performed each stage of the review, with reconciliation by a third reviewer if required. A single reviewer consolidated each definition for consistency. We performed text analysis via word clouds and computed document frequency-and inverse corpus frequency scores. RESULTS The search retrieved 2610 records with 545 articles (20.9%) taken forward for full-text review. Of these, 39.3% (214 of 545) were eligible for data extraction, of which 134 full-text articles were retained for this analysis containing 142 unique definitions of umbrella terms (digital health [n = 4], electronic health [n = 36], mobile health [n = 50], and telehealth/telemedicine [n = 52]). Seminal definitions exist but have increasingly been adapted over time and new definitions were created. Nevertheless, the most characteristic words extracted from the definitions via the text analyses still showed considerable overlap between the 4 umbrella terms. CONCLUSIONS To focus evidence summaries for outcomes research purposes, umbrella terms should be accompanied by Medical Subject Headings terms reflecting population, intervention, comparator, outcome, timing, and setting. Ultimately a functional classification system is needed to create standardized terminology for digital health interventions denoting the domains of patient-level effects and outcomes.
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- Health Economics Research Center, University Research and Innovation Center, Óbuda University, Budapest, Hungary; Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies, Corvinus University of Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
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- HEOR, Z Rx Outcomes Research Inc, Mississauga, ON, Canada
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Manchester, England, UK
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- Health Economics and Healthcare Management, Kozminski University, Warszawa, Poland
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Chapel B, Alexandre F, Heraud N, Ologeanu-Taddei R, Cases AS, Bughin F, Hayot M. Standardization of the assessment process within telerehabilitation in chronic diseases: a scoping meta-review. BMC Health Serv Res 2022; 22:984. [PMID: 35918690 PMCID: PMC9344755 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-022-08370-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Telerehabilitation (TR) interventions are receiving increasing attention. They have been evaluated in various scientific areas through systematic reviews. However, there is a lack of data on how to standardize assessment and report on their domains to guide researchers across studies and bring together the best evidence to assess TR for chronic diseases. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to identify domains of assessment in TR and to qualitatively and quantitatively analyze how and when they are examined to gain an overview of assessment in chronic disease. METHODS A scoping meta-review was carried out on 9 databases and gray literature from 2009 to 2019. The keyword search strategy was based on "telerehabilitation", "evaluation", "chronic disease" and their synonyms. All articles were subjected to qualitative analysis using the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Core Model prior to further analysis and narrative synthesis. RESULTS Among the 7412 identified articles, 80 studies met the inclusion criteria and addressed at least one of the noncommunicable diseases (NCD) categories of cardiovascular disease (cardiovascular accidents), cancer, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and obesity. Regarding the domains of assessment, the most frequently occurring were "social aspect" (n = 63, 79%) (e.g., effects on behavioral changes) and "clinical efficacy" (n = 53, 66%), and the least frequently occurring was "safety aspects" (n = 2, 3%). We also identified the phases of TR in which the assessment was conducted and found that it most commonly occurred in the pilot study and randomized trial phases and least commonly occurred in the design, pretest, and post-implementation phases. CONCLUSIONS Through the HTA model, this scoping meta-review highlighted 10 assessment domains which have not been studied with the same degree of interest in the recent literature. We showed that each of these assessment domains could appear at different phases of TR development and proposed a new cross-disciplinary and comprehensive method for assessing TR interventions. Future studies will benefit from approaches that leverage the best evidence regarding the assessment of TR, and it will be interesting to extend this assessment framework to other chronic diseases.
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- Blandine Chapel
- University of Montpellier, Montpellier Research of Management, Montpellier, France.
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- Direction de La Recherche Clinique Et de L'Innovation en Santé, Korian ; GCS CIPS, 800 Avenue Joseph Vallot, Lodève, France
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- Direction de La Recherche Clinique Et de L'Innovation en Santé, Korian ; GCS CIPS, 800 Avenue Joseph Vallot, Lodève, France
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- University of Montpellier, Montpellier Research of Management, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- PhyMedExp, University of Montpellier, INSERM, CNRS, CHRU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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Use of a Smart-Phone Mobile Application is Associated With Improved Compliance and Reduced Length of Stay in Patients Undergoing Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty of the Hip and Knee. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1534-1540. [PMID: 35341922 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient compliance with perioperative protocols is paramount to improving outcomes and reducing adverse events in total joint arthroplasty (TJA) of the hip and knee. Given the widespread use of smartphones, mobile applications (MAs) may present an opportunity to improve outcomes in TJA. We aim to determine whether the use of a mobile application platform improves compliance with standardized pre-operative protocols and outcomes in TJA. METHODS A non-randomized, prospective cohort study was conducted in adult patients undergoing primary elective TJA to determine whether the use of an MA with timed reminders starting 5 days pre-operatively, to perform a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) shower and oral hydration protocol improves compliance with these protocols. OUTCOME MEASURES compliance, length of stay (LOS), surgical site infection (SSI), 90-day readmission. RESULTS App-users had increased adherence to the hydration protocol (odds ratio [OR] = 3.17 [95% confidence interval {CI} = 1.42, 7.09: P = .003]). App-use was associated with shorter LOS (Median Interquartile ranges [IQR] 2.0 days [1.0, 2.0 days]) for App-users vs 2.0 days ([1.0, 3.0] for non-App users, P = .031), younger age, (63.3 vs 67.9 years, P = .0001), Caucasian race (OR = 3.32 [95% CI = 1.59, 6.94 P = .0009]) and male gender (48.2% vs 35.0%, P = .02). There was no difference in adherence to chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), readmission, or surgical site infection (SSI) (2.2% App-users vs 2.9% non-App users; P = .74). CONCLUSION Use of a mobile application was associated with increased compliance with a hydration protocol and reduced LOS. App-users were more likely to be younger, male and Caucasian. These disparities may reflect inequity of access to the requisite technology and warrant further study.
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Bergevi J, Andermo S, Woldamanuel Y, Johansson UB, Hagströmer M, Rossen J. User Perceptions of eHealth and mHealth Services Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Diets: Systematic Review. JMIR Hum Factors 2022; 9:e34278. [PMID: 35763339 PMCID: PMC9277535 DOI: 10.2196/34278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Physical activity and a diet that follows general recommendations can help to prevent noncommunicable diseases. However, most adults do not meet current recommended guidelines, and support for behavior change needs to be strengthened. There is growing evidence that shows the benefits of eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) services in promoting healthy habits; however, their long-term effectiveness is uncertain because of nonadherence. Objective We aimed to explore users’ perceptions of acceptability, engagement, and usability of eHealth and mHealth services that promote physical activity, healthy diets, or both in the primary or secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases. Methods We conducted a systematic review with a narrative synthesis. We performed the literature search in PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL electronic databases in February 2021 and July 2021. The search was limited to papers published in English between 2016 and 2021. Papers on qualitative and mixed method studies that encompassed eHealth and mHealth services for adults with a focus on physical activity, healthy diet, or both in the primary or secondary prevention of noncommunicable diseases were included. Three authors screened the studies independently, and 2 of the authors separately performed thematic analysis of qualitative data. Results With an initial finding of 6308 articles and the removal of 427 duplicates, 23 articles were deemed eligible for inclusion in the review. Based on users’ preferences, an overarching theme—eHealth and mHealth services provide value but need to be tailored to individual needs—and 5 subthemes—interactive and integrated; varying and multifunctional; easy, pedagogic, and attractive; individualized and customizable; and reliable—emerged. Conclusions New evidence on the optimization of digital services that promote physical activity and healthy diets has been synthesized. The findings represent users’ perceptions of acceptability, engagement, and usability of eHealth and mHealth services and show that services should be personalized, dynamic, easily manageable, and reliable. These findings can help improve adherence to digital health-promoting services.
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- Julia Bergevi
- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences, and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences, and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.,Academic Primary Health Care Center, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health Promoting Science, Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Smart Home Technology Solutions for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Systematic Review. APPLIED SYSTEM INNOVATION 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/asi5030051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of mortality globally. Despite improvement in therapies, people with CVD lack support for monitoring and managing their condition at home and out of hospital settings. Smart Home Technologies have potential to monitor health status and support people with CVD in their homes. We explored the Smart Home Technologies available for CVD monitoring and management in people with CVD and acceptance of the available technologies to end-users. We systematically searched four databases, namely Medline, Web of Science, Embase, and IEEE, from 1990 to 2020 (search date 18 March 2020). “Smart-Home” was defined as a system using integrated sensor technologies. We included studies using sensors, such as wearable and non-wearable devices, to capture vital signs relevant to CVD at home settings and to transfer the data using communication systems, including the gateway. We categorised the articles for parameters monitored, communication systems and data sharing, end-user applications, regulations, and user acceptance. The initial search yielded 2462 articles, and the elimination of duplicates resulted in 1760 articles. Of the 36 articles eligible for full-text screening, we selected five Smart Home Technology studies for CVD management with sensor devices connected to a gateway and having a web-based user interface. We observed that the participants of all the studies were people with heart failure. A total of three main categories—Smart Home Technology for CVD management, user acceptance, and the role of regulatory agencies—were developed and discussed. There is an imperative need to monitor CVD patients’ vital parameters regularly. However, limited Smart Home Technology is available to address CVD patients’ needs and monitor health risks. Our review suggests the need to develop and test Smart Home Technology for people with CVD. Our findings provide insights and guidelines into critical issues, including Smart Home Technology for CVD management, user acceptance, and regulatory agency’s role to be followed when designing, developing, and deploying Smart Home Technology for CVD.
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Platz K, Zelle H, Howie-Esquivel J. Prevalence of US Adults With Cardiovascular Disease Reporting Barriers to Clinician Office Visits: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBLE MODELS FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:148-155. [PMID: 35135965 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Despite known health benefits of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD), only a quarter of eligible patients attend. Among CR barriers are physical (eg, walking) and in-person attendance limitations. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of difficulty walking and dependence on another person to attend medical appointments among people with and without CVD using national survey data. METHODS We compared the prevalence of difficulty walking and difficulty attending medical appointments alone among adults with and without CVD using national survey data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) from 2015-2019. We used logistic regression and Rao-Scott χ2 analysis while controlling for several social determinants of health as covariates. RESULTS Of 2 212 973 respondents, 200 087 (9.04%) had CVD. The odds of individuals with CVD experiencing either difficulty walking or difficulty attending medical appointments alone were >3 times greater than the odds for individuals without CVD. In all adults with CVD, 42% reported difficulty walking and 20% reported dependence on another person to attend medical appointments. In all adults with CVD, 46% reported difficulty with one or both difficulties compared with 14% of adults without CVD. CONCLUSIONS We estimate that 11.9 million Americans with self-reported CVD have difficulty walking, or are dependent on another person to attend medical appointments, or both. Alternative models of CR that adapt to these limitations are needed to increase attendance of CR so that all adults with CVD can improve their health outcomes.
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- Katherine Platz
- Department of Acute and Specialty Care, University of Virginia School of Nursing, Charlottesville (Ms Platz and Dr Howie-Esquivel) and Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville (Dr Zelle)
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Kim IC, Lee JH, Choi DJ, Park SJ, Lee JH, Park SM, Kim M, Kim HL, Lee S, Kim IJ, Choi S, Bang J, Ali B, Hussain M, Ali T, Lee S. Rationale design and efficacy of a smartphone application for improving self-awareness of adherence to edoxaban treatment: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (adhere app). BMJ Open 2022; 12:e048777. [PMID: 35477876 PMCID: PMC9047822 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-048777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION High adherence to oral anticoagulants is essential for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We developed a smartphone application (app) that pushes alarms for taking medication and measuring blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) at certain times of the day. In addition to drug alarms, the habit of measuring one's BP and HR may reinforce drug adherence by improving self-awareness of the disease. This pilot study aims to test the feasibility and efficacy of the smartphone app-based intervention for improving drug adherence in patients with AF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A total of 10 university hospitals in Korea will participate in this randomised control trial. Patients with AF, being treated with edoxaban for stroke prevention will be included in this study. Total of 500 patients will be included and the patients will be randomised to the conventional treatment group (250 patients) and the app conditional feedback group (250 patients). Patients in the app conditional feedback group will use the medication reminder app for medication and BP check alarms. The automatic BP machine will be linked to the smartphone via Bluetooth. The measured BP and HR will be updated automatically on the smartphone app. The primary endpoint is edoxaban adherence by pill count measurement at 3 and 6 months of follow-up. Secondary endpoints are clinical composite endpoints including stroke, systemic embolic event, major bleeding requiring hospitalisation or transfusion, or death during the 6 months. As of 24t November 2021, 80 patients were enrolled. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION This study was approved by the Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Institutional Review Board and will be conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. The study results will be published in a reputable journal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER KCT0004754.
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- In-Cheol Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital,Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Heart Vascular Stroke Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Korea
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- Department of Cardiology, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Hallym University College of Medicine, Gyunggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bundang CHA Medical Center, CHA University, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Yongin, Korea
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Streck S, McIntire R, Canale L, Michael Anderson J, Hartwell M, Torgerson T, Dunn K, Vassar M. An Evaluation of Evidence Underpinning Management Recommendations in Tobacco Use Disorder Clinical Practice Guidelines. Nicotine Tob Res 2022; 24:847-854. [PMID: 35023556 PMCID: PMC9048867 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Clinical practice guidelines(CPGs) are important tools for medical decision-making. Given the high prevalence and financial burden associated with tobacco use disorder(TUD), it is critical that recommendations within CPGs are based on robust evidence. Systematic reviews(SRs) are considered the highest level of evidence, thus, we evaluated the quality of SRs underpinning CPG recommendations for TUD. METHODS We used PubMed to search for CPGs relating to TUD published between January 1, 2010 and May 21, 2021. SRs were extracted from CPG references and evaluated using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses(PRISMA) and A MeaSurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews(AMSTAR-2) tools. We then compared SRs conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration with non-Cochrane SRs using a Mann-Whitney U test and determined associations between PRISMA and AMSTAR-2 extracted characteristics using multiple regression. RESULTS Our search generated 10 CPGs with 98 SRs extracted. Mean PRISMA completion was 74.7%(SD = 16.7) and mean AMSTAR-2 completion was 53.8%(SD = 22.0) across all guidelines. Cochrane SRs were more complete than non-Cochrane studies in the PRISMA and AMSTAR-2 assessments. The regression model showed a statistically significant association between PRISMA completion and AMSTAR-2 rating, with those classified as "low" or "moderate" quality having higher PRISMA completion than those with "critically low" ratings. CONCLUSION We found substandard adherence to PRISMA and AMSTAR-2 checklists across SRs cited in TUD CPGs. A lack of recent SRs in CPGs could lead to outdated recommendations. Therefore, frequent guideline updates with recently published evidence may ensure more accurate clinical recommendations and improve patient care. IMPLICATIONS Systematic reviews used to underpin clinical practice guideline recommendations influence treatment decisions and, ultimately, patient outcomes. We found that many systematic reviews underpinning tobacco use disorder guideline recommendations were out of date and unsatisfactory in reporting and quality. Thus, including newer systematic reviews containing more recently conducted trials and better reporting could alter recommendations and improve the rate of successful tobacco cessation attempts.
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- Sam Streck
- Corresponding Author: Sam Streck, BS, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, 1111 W 17th St., Tulsa, OK 74107, USA. Telephone: (918) 582-1972..
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Joplin, MO, USA
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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- Office of Medical Student Research, Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, OK, USA
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Cruz-Ramos NA, Alor-Hernández G, Colombo-Mendoza LO, Sánchez-Cervantes JL, Rodríguez-Mazahua L, Guarneros-Nolasco LR. mHealth Apps for Self-Management of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Scoping Review. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:322. [PMID: 35206936 PMCID: PMC8872534 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10020322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The use of mHealth apps for the self-management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is an increasing trend in patient-centered care. In this research, we conduct a scoping review of mHealth apps for CVD self-management within the period 2014 to 2021. Our review revolves around six main aspects of the current status of mHealth apps for CVD self-management: main CVDs managed, main app functionalities, disease stages managed, common approaches used for data extraction, analysis, management, common wearables used for CVD detection, monitoring and/or identification, and major challenges to overcome and future work remarks. Our review is based on Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework for conducting studies. Similarly, we adopted the PRISMA model for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Of the 442 works initially retrieved, the review comprised 38 primary studies. According to our results, the most common CVDs include arrhythmia (34%), heart failure (32%), and coronary heart disease (18%). Additionally, we found that the majority mHealth apps for CVD self-management can provide medical recommendations, medical appointments, reminders, and notifications for CVD monitoring. Main challenges in the use of mHealth apps for CVD self-management include overcoming patient reluctance to use the technology and achieving the interoperability of mHealth applications with other systems.
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- Nancy Aracely Cruz-Ramos
- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. Orizaba, Av. Oriente 9, No. 852, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico; (N.A.C.-R.); (L.R.-M.); (L.R.G.-N.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. Orizaba, Av. Oriente 9, No. 852, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico; (N.A.C.-R.); (L.R.-M.); (L.R.G.-N.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Teziutlán, Fracción l y ll, Teziutlán 73960, Mexico;
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- CONACYT-Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. Orizaba, Av. Oriente 9, No. 852, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico;
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. Orizaba, Av. Oriente 9, No. 852, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico; (N.A.C.-R.); (L.R.-M.); (L.R.G.-N.)
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México/I. T. Orizaba, Av. Oriente 9, No. 852, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Orizaba 94320, Mexico; (N.A.C.-R.); (L.R.-M.); (L.R.G.-N.)
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Jin S, Wang Z, Tian L, Sun Z, Lin Z, Qian D. Evaluation of the quality of contracted family doctor services based on patient perceptions and expectations: a follow-up analysis from the elderly with chronic diseases in rural Jiangsu, China. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e053452. [PMID: 34949624 PMCID: PMC8710869 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The policy focus of contracted family doctor services (CFDS) has been shifting to improve quality and efficiency in China. The study's objective was to establish a quality evaluation scale for CFDS based on the perceived service quality model and to assess the service quality from the perspective of patient perceptions and expectations. METHODS Data were obtained from a 2-year follow-up survey of CFDS in Jiangsu, China. A total of 1264 elderly people with chronic diseases were tracked. The self-developed scale was designed based on the perceived service quality model. The product scale method was used to assign weighted values, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare the differences over the 2 years, and pooled cross-sectional regression was conducted to evaluate the associated factors with the gap scores of service quality. RESULTS There were significant differences between perceptions and expectations in each dimension in the 2 years (p<0.05), and the service quality gaps existed. Over the 2 years, Accessibility and Horizontal continuity were the first-ranked and second-ranked in expectations; the top three scores in perception were Horizontal continuity, Comprehensive service and Accessibility dimensions. The service quality gap in 2020 was smaller than that in 2019 (p<0.05). There were differences in the perception scores in the Vertical continuity, Technical and Economic dimensions and in the expectation scores in the Horizontal continuity, Vertical continuity and Technical dimensions between the 2 years (p<0.05). The factors that were significantly associated with each dimension score included the Jiangsu region, gender, age and education levels (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The quality evaluation scale of CFDS has good reliability and validity. Policy efforts should be focused on accelerating the development of medical alliances, optimising medical insurance policies and improving the capacity of family doctor services to meet the needs of the elderly with chronic diseases.
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- Shengxuan Jin
- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Health Policy and Management, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Institute of Healthy Jiangsu Development, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
- Center for Global Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Li Y, Gong Y, Zheng B, Fan F, Yi T, He P, Zheng Y, Fang J, Jia J, Zhu Q, Jiang J, Huo Y. The Effects on Adherence of a Mobile Application-based Self-management Digital Therapeutics among Coronary Heart Disease Patients: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 10:e32251. [PMID: 34906924 PMCID: PMC8889473 DOI: 10.2196/32251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Background The adherence to secondary prevention treatment in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) is low. Digital therapeutics (DTx) refers to an emerging branch of medicine that delivers medical interventions directly to patients using evidence-based, clinically evaluated, technology-based software algorithms or apps to facilitate disease management, which may be an efficient tool to optimize adherence. Objective This paper aims to investigate the effect of mobile app–based self-management DTx on long-term use of secondary prevention medications in patients with CHD in China. Methods This pilot study was a parallel-designed, open-labeled, single-center, randomized controlled trial. Hospitalized patients with CHD admitted to Peking University First Hospital between April 2016 and June 2017 were randomized before discharge on a 1:1 ratio. The intervention group received regular follow-up combined with DTx, which is a self-management mobile app already installed on an Android 5 (Mi Pad 1, Xiaomi Corporation) tablet. Structured data from the hospital informatics system were integrated automatically, and medication, lifestyle intervention plan, follow-up protocol, and patient education materials were also provided according to the diagnosis. Participants could use DTx for self-management at home. The control group was under conventional hospital–based follow-up care. Patients were followed up for 1 year, and the primary end point was the percentage of all guideline-recommended medications at 12 months. The secondary end points included the percentage adhered to standard secondary prevention medications at 6 months, the control rate of lipid profile, and blood pressure at 6 months and 1 year. Results Among 300 randomized patients with CHD, 290 (96.7%) were included in the final analysis, including 49.3% (143/290) and 50.7% (147/290) of patients from the intervention and control groups, respectively. Baseline characteristics were similar between the 2 groups. There was a statistically significant improvement in the percentage of all guideline-recommended medications at 12 months in the intervention group compared with the control group (relative risk [RR] 1.34, 95% CI 1.12-1.61; P=.001), and there was no interaction with baseline characteristics. The intervention group had a significantly higher proportion of patients achieving blood pressure under control (systolic blood pressure <140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure <90 mm Hg) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <1.8 mmol/L (RR 1.45, 95% CI 1.22-1.72; P<.001 and RR 1.40, 95% CI 1.11-1.75; P=.004, respectively) at 12 months. Furthermore, on logistic regression, the intervention group had a lower risk of withdrawing from guideline-recommended medications (odds ratio 0.46, 95% CI 0.27-0.78; P=.004). Conclusions Among patients with CHD, using a mobile app–based self-management DTx in addition to traditional care resulted in a significant improvement in guideline-recommended medication adherence at 12 months. The results of the trial will be applicable to primary care centers, especially in rural areas with less medical resources. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03565978; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03565978
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- Yuxi Li
- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Stragety & New Business Development of Philips Greater China, Shanghai, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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- Peking University First Hospital, Xishiku 8, Xicheng District, Beijing, CN
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Skov Schacksen C, Henneberg NC, Muthulingam JA, Morimoto Y, Sawa R, Saitoh M, Morisawa T, Kagiyama N, Takahashi T, Kasai T, Daida H, Refsgaard J, Hollingdal M, Dinesen B. Effects of Telerehabilitation Interventions on Heart Failure Management (2015-2020): Scoping Review. JMIR Rehabil Assist Technol 2021; 8:e29714. [PMID: 34723827 PMCID: PMC8593801 DOI: 10.2196/29714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Heart failure is one of the world's most frequently diagnosed cardiovascular diseases. An important element of heart failure management is cardiac rehabilitation, the goal of which is to improve patients' recovery, functional capacity, psychosocial well-being, and health-related quality of life. Patients in cardiac rehabilitation may lack sufficient motivation or may feel that the rehabilitation process does not meet their individual needs. One solution to these challenges is the use of telerehabilitation. Although telerehabilitation has been available for several years, it has only recently begun to be utilized in heart failure studies. Especially within the past 5 years, we now have several studies focusing on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation for heart failure management, all with varying results. Based on a review of these studies, this paper offers an assessment of the effectiveness of telerehabilitation as applied to heart failure management. OBJECTIVE The aim of this scoping review was to assess the effects of telerehabilitation in the management of heart failure by systematically reviewing the available scientific literature within the period from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2020. METHODS The literature search was carried out using PubMed and EMBASE. After duplicates were removed, 77 articles were screened and 12 articles were subsequently reviewed. The review followed the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses for scoping reviews) guidelines. As measures of the effectiveness of telerehabilitation, the following outcomes were used: patients' quality of life, physical capacity, depression or anxiety, and adherence to the intervention. RESULTS A total of 12 articles were included in this review. In reviewing the effects of telerehabilitation for patients with heart failure, it was found that 4 out of 6 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), a single prospective study, and 4 out of 5 reviews reported increased quality of life for patients. For physical capacity, 4 RCTs and 3 systematic reviews revealed increased physical capacity. Depression or depressive symptoms were reported as being reduced in 1 of the 6 RCTs and in 2 of the 5 reviews. Anxiety or anxiety-related symptoms were reported as reduced in only 1 review. High adherence to the telerehabilitation program was reported in 4 RCTs and 4 reviews. It should be mentioned that some of the reviewed articles described the same studies although they employed different outcome measures. CONCLUSIONS It was found that there is a tendency toward improvement in patients' quality of life and physical capacity when telerehabilitation was used in heart failure management. The outcome measures of depression, anxiety, and adherence to the intervention were found to be positive. Additional research is needed to determine more precise and robust effects of telerehabilitation.
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- Cathrine Skov Schacksen
- Laboratory for Welfare Technology - Telehealth & Telerehabilitation, Sport Sciences - Performance and Technology, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark
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- Laboratory for Welfare Technology - Telehealth & Telerehabilitation, Sport Sciences - Performance and Technology, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
- Mech-Sense Department of Radiology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine R&D, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine R&D, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine R&D, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Digital Health and Telemedicine R&D, Faculty of Health Science, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Regional Hospital Viborg, Viborg, Denmark
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- Laboratory for Welfare Technology - Telehealth & Telerehabilitation, Sport Sciences - Performance and Technology, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg East, Denmark
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Shi B, Liu X, Dong Q, Yang Y, Cai Z, Wang H, Yin D, Wang H, Dou K, Song W. The Effect of a WeChat-Based Tertiary A-Level Hospital Intervention on Medication Adherence and Risk Factor Control in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease: Multicenter Prospective Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e32548. [PMID: 34569467 PMCID: PMC8581769 DOI: 10.2196/32548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In China, ischemic heart disease is the main cause of mortality. Having cardiac rehabilitation and a secondary prevention program in place is a class IA recommendation for individuals with coronary artery disease. WeChat-based interventions seem to be feasible and efficient for the follow-up and management of chronic diseases. OBJECTIVE This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a tertiary A-level hospital, WeChat-based telemedicine intervention in comparison with conventional community hospital follow-up on medication adherence and risk factor control in individuals with stable coronary artery disease. METHODS In this multicenter prospective study, 1424 patients with stable coronary artery disease in Beijing, China, were consecutively enrolled between September 2018 and September 2019 from the Fuwai Hospital and 4 community hospitals. At 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up, participants received healthy lifestyle recommendations and medication advice. Subsequently, the control group attended an offline outpatient clinic at 4 separate community hospitals. The intervention group had follow-up visits through WeChat-based telemedicine management. The main end point was medication adherence, which was defined as participant compliance in taking all 4 cardioprotective medications that would improve the patient's outcome (therapies included antiplatelet therapy, β-blockers, statins, and angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers). Multivariable generalized estimating equations were used to compare the primary and secondary outcomes between the 2 groups and to calculate the relative risk (RR) at 12 months. Propensity score matching and inverse probability of treatment weighting were performed as sensitivity analyses, and propensity scores were calculated using a multivariable logistic regression model. RESULTS At 1 year, 88% (565/642) of patients in the intervention group and 91.8% (518/564) of patients in the control group had successful follow-up data. We matched 257 pairs of patients between the intervention and control groups. There was no obvious advantage in medication adherence with the 4 cardioprotective drugs in the intervention group (172/565, 30.4%, vs 142/518, 27.4%; RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.97-1.02; P=.65). The intervention measures improved smoking cessation (44/565, 7.8%, vs 118/518, 22.8%; RR 0.48, 95% CI 0.44-0.53; P<.001) and alcohol restriction (33/565, 5.8%, vs 91/518, 17.6%; RR 0.47, 95% CI 0.42-0.54; P<.001). CONCLUSIONS The tertiary A-level hospital, WeChat-based intervention did not improve adherence to the 4 cardioprotective medications compared with the traditional method. Tertiary A-level hospital, WeChat-based interventions have a positive effect on improving lifestyle, such as quitting drinking and smoking, in patients with stable coronary artery disease and can be tried as a supplement to community hospital follow-up. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04795505; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04795505.
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- Boqun Shi
- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Cardiometabolic Medicine Center, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Outcomes of a smartphone-based application with live health-coaching post-percutaneous coronary intervention. EBioMedicine 2021; 72:103593. [PMID: 34657825 PMCID: PMC8577401 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2021.103593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background The interval between inpatient hospitalization for symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD) and post-discharge office consultation is a vulnerable period for adverse events. Methods Content was customized on a smartphone app-based platform for hospitalized patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) which included education, tracking, reminders and live health coaches. We conducted a single-arm open-label pilot study of the app at two academic medical centers in a single health system, with subjects enrolled 02/2018–05/2019 and 1:3 propensity-matched historical controls from 01/2015–12/2017. To evaluate feasibility and efficacy, we assessed 30-day hospital readmission (primary), outpatient cardiovascular follow-up, and cardiac rehabilitation (CR) enrollment as recorded in the health system. Outcomes were assessed by Cox Proportional Hazards model. Findings 118 of 324 eligible (36·4%) 21–85 year-old patients who underwent PCI for symptomatic CAD who owned a smartphone or tablet enrolled. Mean age was 62.5 (9·7) years, 87 (73·7%) were male, 40 of 118 (33·9%) had type 2 diabetes mellitus, 68 (57·6%) enrolled underwent PCI for MI and 59 (50·0%) had previously known CAD; demographics were similar among matched historical controls. No significant difference existed in all-cause readmission within 30 days (8·5% app vs 9·6% control, ARR -1.1% absolute difference, 95% CI -7·1–4·8, p = 0·699) or 90 days (16·1% app vs 19·5% control, p = 0.394). Rates of both 90-day CR enrollment (HR 1·99, 95% CI 1·30–3·06) and 1-month cardiovascular follow up (HR 1·83, 95% CI 1·43–2·34) were greater with the app. Weekly engagement at 30- and 90-days, as measured by percentage of weeks with at least one day of completion of tasks, was mean (SD) 73·5% (33·9%) and 63·5% (40·3%). Spearman correlation analyses indicated similar engagement across age, sex, and cardiovascular risk factors. Interpretations A post-PCI smartphone app with live health coaches yielded similarly high engagement across demographics and safely increased attendance in cardiac rehabilitation. Larger prospective randomized controlled trials are necessary to test whether this app improves cardiovascular outcomes following PCI. Funding National Institutes of Health, Boston Scientific. Clinical trial registration NCT03416920 (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03416920).
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Visseren FLJ, Mach F, Smulders YM, Carballo D, Koskinas KC, Bäck M, Benetos A, Biffi A, Boavida JM, Capodanno D, Cosyns B, Crawford C, Davos CH, Desormais I, Di Angelantonio E, Franco OH, Halvorsen S, Hobbs FDR, Hollander M, Jankowska EA, Michal M, Sacco S, Sattar N, Tokgozoglu L, Tonstad S, Tsioufis KP, van Dis I, van Gelder IC, Wanner C, Williams B. 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2021; 29:5-115. [PMID: 34558602 DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwab154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 267] [Impact Index Per Article: 66.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- European Federation of Sports Medicine Association (EFSMA).,International Federation of Sport Medicine (FIMS)
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- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA) - Europe
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- European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA)
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Visseren FLJ, Mach F, Smulders YM, Carballo D, Koskinas KC, Bäck M, Benetos A, Biffi A, Boavida JM, Capodanno D, Cosyns B, Crawford C, Davos CH, Desormais I, Di Angelantonio E, Franco OH, Halvorsen S, Hobbs FDR, Hollander M, Jankowska EA, Michal M, Sacco S, Sattar N, Tokgozoglu L, Tonstad S, Tsioufis KP, van Dis I, van Gelder IC, Wanner C, Williams B. 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. Eur Heart J 2021; 42:3227-3337. [PMID: 34458905 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3008] [Impact Index Per Article: 752.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- European Federation of Sports Medicine Association (EFSMA)
- International Federation of Sport Medicine (FIMS)
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- World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA) - Europe
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- European Renal Association - European Dialysis and Transplant Association (ERA-EDTA)
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Kenny E, McEvoy JW, McSharry J, Collins LM, Taylor RS, Byrne M. Are behaviour change techniques and intervention features associated with effectiveness of digital cardiac rehabilitation programmes? A systematic review protocol. HRB Open Res 2021; 4:88. [PMID: 35088032 PMCID: PMC8767424 DOI: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13355.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a complex intervention that aims to stabilise, slow, or reverse the progression of CVD and improve patients' functional status and quality of life. Digitally delivered CR has been shown to be effective and can overcome many of the access barriers associated with traditional centre-based delivered CR programmes. However, there is a limited understanding of the behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and intervention features that maximise the effectiveness of digital programmes. Therefore, this systematic review will aim to identify the BCTs that have been used in digital CR programmes and to determine which BCTs and intervention features are associated with programme effectiveness. Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMBASE, CINHAL, PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials will be searched from inception to June 2021 for randomised controlled trials of digital CR with CVD patients. Screening, data extraction, intervention coding and risk of bias will be performed by one reviewer with a second reviewer independently verifying a random 20% of the articles. Intervention content will be coded using the behaviour change technique taxonomy v1 and the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist and intervention features will be identified. A meta-analysis will be conducted to calculate the pooled effect size of each outcome, and meta-regression analyses will investigate whether intervention features and the presence and absence of individual BCTs in interventions are associated with intervention effectiveness. Discussion: The review will identify BCTs and intervention features that are associated with digital CR programmes and adopt a systematic approach to describe the content of these programmes using the BCT taxonomy (v1) and TIDieR checklist. The results will provide key insights into the content and design of successful digital CR programmes, providing a foundation for further development, testing and refinement.
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- Eanna Kenny
- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health, School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Departments of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Biostatistics, School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, NY, USA
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- MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit & Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Well Being, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Kamel H, Hafez MS, Bastawy I. Telemedicine Improves the Short-Term Medical Care of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction After Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:693731. [PMID: 34322529 PMCID: PMC8311002 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.693731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Objectives: Telemedicine appears to be a promising tool for healthcare professionals to deliver remote care to patients with cardiovascular diseases especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed in this study to evaluate the value of telemedicine added to the short-term medical care of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) after primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: Two hundred acute STEMI patients after primary PCI were randomly divided into two groups. One hundred patients in group A (study group) received a monthly videoconferencing teleconsultation using a smartphone application for 3 months starting 1 week after discharge and at least a single face-to-face (F2F) clinic visit. We reviewed in each virtual visit the symptoms of patients, adherence to healthy lifestyle measures, medications, smoking cessation, and cardiac rehabilitation. Group B (control group) included 100 patients who received at least a single F2F clinic visit in the first 3 months after discharge. Both groups were interviewed after 4 months from discharge for major adverse cardiac events (MACE), adherence to medications, smoking cessation, and cardiac rehabilitation. A survey was done to measure the satisfaction of patients with telemedicine. Results: There was no significant difference between both groups in MACE and their adherence to aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitor, and beta-blockers. However, group A patients had better adherence to statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers, smoking cessation, and cardiac rehabilitation. Sixty-one percent of patients stated that these videoconferencing teleconsultations were as good as the clinic visits, while 87% of patients were satisfied with telemedicine. Conclusions: Telemedicine may provide additional benefit to the short-term regular care after primary PCI to STEMI patients through videoconferencing teleconsultations by increasing their adherence to medications and healthy lifestyle measures without a significant difference in the short-term MACE. These virtual visits gained a high level of satisfaction among the patients.
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- Heba Kamel
- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Butel-Simoes LE, Ngo DTM, Sverdlov AL. Digital Technologies to Help Delivery of Cardio-Oncology Care. Heart Lung Circ 2021; 30:1271-1273. [PMID: 34219023 DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2021.06.443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Lloyd E Butel-Simoes
- Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. https://twitter.com/NewcastleCardio
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- Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, and Cardio-Oncology Research Group, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. https://twitter.com/DoanNgo4
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- Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia; College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, and Cardio-Oncology Research Group, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
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Calò L, Bianchi V, Ferraioli D, Santini L, Dello Russo A, Carriere C, Santobuono VE, Andreoli C, La Greca C, Arena G, Talarico A, Pisanò E, Santoro A, Giammaria M, Ziacchi M, Viscusi M, De Ruvo E, Campari M, Valsecchi S, D'Onofrio A. Multiparametric Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Algorithm for Heart Failure Risk Stratification and Management: An Analysis in Clinical Practice. Circ Heart Fail 2021; 14:e008134. [PMID: 34190592 PMCID: PMC8522625 DOI: 10.1161/circheartfailure.120.008134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND The HeartLogic algorithm combines multiple implantable cardioverter-defibrillator sensors to identify patients at risk of heart failure (HF) events. We sought to evaluate the risk stratification ability of this algorithm in clinical practice. We also analyzed the alert management strategies adopted in the study group and their association with the occurrence of HF events. METHODS The HeartLogic feature was activated in 366 implantable cardioverter-defibrillator and cardiac resynchronization therapy implantable cardioverter-defibrillator patients at 22 centers. The median follow-up was 11 months [25th-75th percentile: 6-16]. The HeartLogic algorithm calculates a daily HF index and identifies periods IN alert state on the basis of a configurable threshold. RESULTS The HeartLogic index crossed the threshold value 273 times (0.76 alerts/patient-year) in 150 patients. The time IN alert state was 11% of the total observation period. Patients experienced 36 HF hospitalizations, and 8 patients died of HF during the observation period. Thirty-five events were associated with the IN alert state (0.92 events/patient-year versus 0.03 events/patient-year in the OUT of alert state). The hazard ratio in the IN/OUT of alert state comparison was (hazard ratio, 24.53 [95% CI, 8.55-70.38], P<0.001), after adjustment for baseline clinical confounders. Alerts followed by clinical actions were associated with less HF events (hazard ratio, 0.37 [95% CI, 0.14-0.99], P=0.047). No differences in event rates were observed between in-office and remote alert management. CONCLUSIONS This multiparametric algorithm identifies patients during periods of significantly increased risk of HF events. The rate of HF events seemed lower when clinical actions were undertaken in response to alerts. Extra in-office visits did not seem to be required to effectively manage HeartLogic alerts. REGISTRATION URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifier: NCT02275637.
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- Leonardo Calò
- Cardiology Department, Policlinico Casilino, Rome, Italy (L.C., E.D.R.)
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- Unità Operativa di Elettrofisiologia, Studio e Terapia delle Aritmie," Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy (V.B., A.D.)
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- Cardiology Department, OO.RR. San Giovanni di Dio Ruggi d'Aragona, Salerno, Italy (D.F.)
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- Cardiology Department, "Giovan Battista Grassi" Hospital, Rome, Italy (L.S.)
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- Clinica di Cardiologia e Aritmologia, Università Politecnica delle Marche, "Ospedali Riuniti," Ancona, Italy (A.D.R.)
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti di Trieste - Cattinara, Trieste, Italy (C.C.)
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- Cardiology Department, S. Giovanni Battista Hospital, Foligno, Italy (C.A.)
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- Cardiology Department, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy (C.L.G.)
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale Civile Apuane, Massa, Italy (G.A.)
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- Cardiology Department, Vito Fazzi Hospital, Lecce, Italy (E.P.)
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- Cardiology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Senese, Policlinico Santa Maria alle Scotte, Siena, Italy (A.S.)
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- Division of Cardiology, Maria Vittoria Hospital, Turin, Italy (M.G.)
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- Institute of Cardiology, University of Bologna, S.Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Italy (M.Z.)
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- Cardiology Department, S. Anna e S. Sebastiano Hospital, Caserta, Italy (M.V.)
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- Rhythm Management Department, Boston Scientific Italia, Milan, Italy (M.C., S.V.)
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- Rhythm Management Department, Boston Scientific Italia, Milan, Italy (M.C., S.V.)
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- Unità Operativa di Elettrofisiologia, Studio e Terapia delle Aritmie," Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy (V.B., A.D.)
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Seron P, Oliveros MJ, Gutierrez-Arias R, Fuentes-Aspe R, Torres-Castro RC, Merino-Osorio C, Nahuelhual P, Inostroza J, Jalil Y, Solano R, Marzuca-Nassr GN, Aguilera-Eguía R, Lavados-Romo P, Soto-Rodríguez FJ, Sabelle C, Villarroel-Silva G, Gomolán P, Huaiquilaf S, Sanchez P. Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapy: A Rapid Overview. Phys Ther 2021; 101:pzab053. [PMID: 33561280 PMCID: PMC7928601 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzab053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 245] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 12/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article was to summarize the available evidence from systematic reviews on telerehabilitation in physical therapy. METHODS We searched Medline/PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases. In addition, the records in PROSPERO and Epistemonikos and PEDro were consulted. Systematic reviews of different conditions, populations, and contexts-where the intervention to be evaluated is telerehabilitation by physical therapy-were included. The outcomes were clinical effectiveness depending on specific condition, functionality, quality of life, satisfaction, adherence, and safety. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment were carried out by a reviewer with non-independent verification by a second reviewer. The findings are reported qualitatively in the tables and figures. RESULTS Fifty-three systematic reviews were included, of which 17 were assessed as having low risk of bias. Fifteen reviews were on cardiorespiratory rehabilitation, 14 on musculoskeletal conditions, and 13 on neurorehabilitation. The other 11 reviews addressed other types of conditions and rehabilitation. Thirteen reviews evaluated with low risk of bias showed results in favor of telerehabilitation versus in-person rehabilitation or no rehabilitation, while 17 reported no differences between the groups. Thirty-five reviews with unclear or high risk of bias showed mixed results. CONCLUSIONS Despite the contradictory results, telerehabilitation in physical therapy could be comparable with in-person rehabilitation or better than no rehabilitation for conditions such as osteoarthritis, low-back pain, hip and knee replacement, and multiple sclerosis and also in the context of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. It is imperative to conduct better quality clinical trials and systematic reviews. IMPACT Providing the best available evidence on the effectiveness of telerehabilitation to professionals, mainly physical therapists, will impact the decision-making process and therefore yield better clinical outcomes for patients, both in these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the future. The identification of research gaps will also contribute to the generation of relevant and novel research questions.
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- Pamela Seron
- Internal Medicine Department and CIGES, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Internal Medicine Department and CIGES, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Instituto Nacional del Tórax and Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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- Internal Medicine Department and CIGES, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Carrera de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana- Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Evaluación de Tecnologías Sanitarias y Salud Basada en Evidencia, Ministerios de Salud, Santiago, Chile
- Facultad de Medicina, Clínica Alemana de Santiago – Universidad del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Escuela de Kinesiología, Facultad de Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad Andres Bello
- Programa de Doctorado Ciencias Medicas, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Escuela de Medicina, Santiago, Chile
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- Medical Specialties Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Departamento de Salud Pública and Carrera de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción, Concepción, Chile
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- Departamento Ciencias Preclínicas, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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- Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera
- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Kinesiología, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Temuco, Chile
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- Universidad Santo Tomás, Temuco, Chile
- Servicio de Salud Araucanía Sur, Temuco, Chile
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- Departamento Ciencias de la Salud, Carrera de Kinesiología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Hospital Josefina Martínez, Santiago, Chile
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- Pediatrics and Child surgery Department, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile
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Riegel B, Westland H, Iovino P, Barelds I, Bruins Slot J, Stawnychy MA, Osokpo O, Tarbi E, Trappenburg JCA, Vellone E, Strömberg A, Jaarsma T. Characteristics of self-care interventions for patients with a chronic condition: A scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud 2021; 116:103713. [PMID: 32768137 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Self-care is a fundamental element of treatment for patients with a chronic condition and a major focus of many interventions. A large body of research exists describing different types of self-care interventions, but these studies have never been compared across conditions. Examination of heterogeneous interventions could provide insights into effective approaches that should be used in diverse patient populations. OBJECTIVES To provide a comprehensive and standardized cross-condition overview of interventions to enhance self-care in patients with a chronic condition. Specific aims were to: 1) identify what self-care concepts and behaviors are evaluated in self-care interventions; 2) classify and quantify heterogeneity in mode and type of delivery; 3) quantify the behavior change techniques used to enhance self-care behavior; and 4) assess the dose of self-care interventions delivered. DESIGN Scoping review DATA SOURCES: Four electronic databases - PubMed, EMBASE, PsychINFO and CINAHL - were searched from January 2008 through January 2019. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR STUDY SELECTION Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with concealed allocation to the intervention were included if they compared a behavioral or educational self- care intervention to usual care or another self-care intervention and were conducted in adults. Nine common chronic conditions were included: hypertension, coronary artery disease, arthritis, chronic kidney disease, heart failure, stroke, asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Diagnoses that are psychiatric (e.g. schizophrenia), acute rather than chronic, or benefitting little from self-care (e.g. dementia) were excluded. Studies had to be reported in English with full-text available. RESULTS 9309 citations were considered and 233 studies were included in the final review. Most studies addressed type 2 diabetes mellitus (n = 85; 36%), hypertension (n = 32; 14%) or heart failure (n = 27; 12%). The majority (97%) focused on healthy behaviors like physical activity (70%), dietary intake (59%), and medication management (52%). Major deficits found in self-care interventions included a lack of attention to the psychological consequences of chronic illness, technology and behavior change techniques were rarely used, few studies focused on helping patients manage signs and symptoms, and the interventions were rarely innovative. Research reporting was generally poor. CONCLUSIONS Major gaps in targeted areas of self-care were identified. Opportunities exist to improve the quality and reporting of future self-care intervention research. Registration: The study was registered in the PROSPERO database (#123,719).
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- Barbara Riegel
- Edith Clemmer Steinbright Professor of Gerontology School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, 418 Curie Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4217, United States; Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy; Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Division Heart and Lungs, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences and Department of Cardiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Mary Mackillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia; Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands; Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences and Department of Cardiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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Varma N, Cygankiewicz I, Turakhia M, Heidbuchel H, Hu Y, Chen LY, Couderc J, Cronin EM, Estep JD, Grieten L, Lane DA, Mehra R, Page A, Passman R, Piccini J, Piotrowicz E, Piotrowicz R, Platonov PG, Ribeiro AL, Rich RE, Russo AM, Slotwiner D, Steinberg JS, Svennberg E. 2021 ISHNE/HRS/EHRA/APHRS collaborative statement on mHealth in Arrhythmia Management: Digital Medical Tools for Heart Rhythm Professionals: From the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology/Heart Rhythm Society/European Heart Rhythm Association/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society. J Arrhythm 2021; 37:271-319. [PMID: 33850572 PMCID: PMC8022003 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This collaborative statement from the International Society for Holter and Noninvasive Electrocardiology/Heart Rhythm Society/European Heart Rhythm Association/Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society describes the current status of mobile health ("mHealth") technologies in arrhythmia management. The range of digital medical tools and heart rhythm disorders that they may be applied to and clinical decisions that may be enabled are discussed. The facilitation of comorbidity and lifestyle management (increasingly recognized to play a role in heart rhythm disorders) and patient self-management are novel aspects of mHealth. The promises of predictive analytics but also operational challenges in embedding mHealth into routine clinical care are explored.
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- Taipei Veterans General HospitalTaipeiTaiwan
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- University of RochesterRochesterNYUSA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineChicagoILUSA
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- Faculdade de MedicinaCentro de TelessaúdeHospital das Clínicasand Departamento de Clínica MédicaUniversidade Federal de Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteBrazil
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- Cardiology DivisionNewYork‐Presbyterian Queensand School of Health Policy and ResearchWeill Cornell MedicineNew YorkNYUSA
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