Using a Novel Smart-Device Application for Follow-up After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Digital Health
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) patient follow-up is crucial for recovery and care improvement.
• Traditional follow-up methods may have limitations in accessibility and efficiency.
• Smart-device applications present a novel avenue for patient monitoring and engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the feasibility of using smart-device applications for patient follow-up after PCI.
• To assess the utility of mobile-based surveys in identifying patient outcomes and care gaps.
• To explore patient recovery indicators through digital follow-up.

Main Methods:

• An electronic 26-item survey was administered via a smart-device application (linked to MyChart) to 112 patients post-PCI.
• Surveys were delivered at 4 days, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months after the procedure.
• Response rates and patient-reported outcomes were analyzed.

Main Results:

• Feasible follow-up achieved with 53% response rates at 4 days and 3-6 months.
• 72% of patients responded to at least one survey; 25% responded to all four.
• At 3-6 months, 30% reported persistent symptoms, 19% had readmissions, and 54% were in cardiac rehab.

Conclusions:

• Smart-device application-based patient questionnaires are a feasible and novel tool for post-PCI follow-up.
• This digital approach can enhance the quality of care by monitoring patient recovery and outcomes.
• Mobile health tools offer a promising strategy for improving patient engagement and identifying areas for intervention.