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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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A web-based program improves physical activity outcomes in a primary care angina population: randomized controlled
Reena Devi1, John Powell, Sally Singh
1Coventry University, Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle Interventions, Coventry, United Kingdom. reena.devi@coventry.ac.uk.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|September 14, 2014
Summary
A web-based cardiac rehabilitation program significantly improved daily steps and reduced angina frequency in patients. This internet-based intervention offers a feasible alternative for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Angina affects over 50 million globally, with limited access to secondary prevention programs.
- Internet-based cardiac rehabilitation presents a feasible alternative for widespread accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a Web-based cardiac rehabilitation program for individuals diagnosed with angina.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial was conducted with angina patients.
- The intervention group received a 6-week "ActivateYourHeart" web-based program.
- Outcomes included daily steps, energy expenditure, sedentary time, weight, blood pressure, and quality of life.
Main Results:
- The intervention group showed a significant increase in daily steps (+497) at 6 weeks (P=.02).
- Improvements were observed in energy expenditure, sedentary time, weight, self-efficacy, and angina frequency.
- Benefits in angina frequency and quality of life persisted at 6-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- An Internet-based secondary prevention intervention is a viable option for angina patients.
- Further large-scale pragmatic trials are needed to confirm effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.
Keywords:
Web-based interventionscardiac rehabilitationphysical activityprimary health caresecondary preventionstable anginaMore Related Videos
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