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Apps and Online Platforms for Patients with Heart Failure
Nida Ahmed1, Sabahat Ahmed2, Julia Grapsa1
1Cardiology Department, Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital London, UK.
Cardiac Failure Review
|June 16, 2020
Summary
Accurate online heart failure information is crucial. Major cardiology societies offer patient resources via websites and apps to support patient engagement and clinical management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Health Communication
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of heart failure necessitates reliable patient information.
- Growing use of the internet for health advice highlights the need for accurate online resources.
- Emphasis on patient engagement in managing chronic conditions like heart failure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of patient information resources from leading cardiology professional societies.
- To summarize content from dedicated websites and smartphone applications.
- To explore the future role of digital technologies in heart failure management.
Main Methods:
- Review of patient information resources from the European Society of Cardiology, American Heart Association, and American College of Cardiology.
- Analysis of dedicated website content and two smartphone applications.
- Discussion of emerging technologies in patient support.
Main Results:
- Major cardiology societies offer dedicated online patient resources.
- Websites and smartphone apps provide information for heart failure patients.
- These resources aim to enhance patient engagement and support clinical management.
Conclusions:
- Professional cardiology societies are actively providing digital resources for heart failure patients.
- These platforms are vital for disseminating accurate health information.
- Digital tools show promise in supporting heart failure patient care and clinician collaboration.
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