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An integrated advanced communication and coaching platform for enabling personalized management of chronic

Teresa Meneu1, Álvaro Martínez-Romero, Antonio Martínez-Millana

  • 1UICIB/TSB Research Group of the Universidad Politécnica de Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain. tmeneu@upvnet.upv.es

Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual International Conference
|January 19, 2012
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Chronic cardiovascular diseases cause millions of deaths and significant disability. This study introduces advanced Personal Health Systems for better patient motivation, coaching, and clinical decision-making to combat this global health burden.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology and Health Informatics

Background:

  • Chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality, morbidity, and economic burden globally.
  • Insufficient public awareness and lifestyle changes hinder effective CVD prevention and management.
  • Existing information and communication technology (ICT) solutions for disease management have shown limited impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an innovative Personal Health System (PHS) for chronic cardiovascular disease management.
  • To enhance patient engagement through personalization, motivation, and coaching.
  • To empower healthcare professionals with intelligent tools for evidence-based decision-making.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel PHS framework integrating personalized patient support.
  • Incorporation of motivational and coaching functionalities for patients.
  • Integration of intelligent tools for healthcare professionals to support strategic and clinical decisions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed PHS aims to increase personalization in chronic disease management.
  • It provides enhanced motivation and coaching for patients, fostering lifestyle changes.
  • Intelligent tools are designed to aid professionals in making informed clinical and strategic decisions.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced PHS offer a promising approach to improve chronic cardiovascular disease management.
  • Personalization, patient motivation, and professional decision support are key components for effective intervention.
  • This system aims to address the limitations of current ICT-based disease management programs.

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