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A Novel Digital Platform for a Monitored Home-based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
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Development and application of a home-based exercise program for patients with cardiovascular disease: a feasibility
Mi Kyung Lee1, Chan Joo Lee2, Seon Young Goo3
1Frontier Research Institute of Convergence Sports Science, FRICSS, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
BMC Sports Science, Medicine & Rehabilitation
|February 20, 2024
Summary
This study developed a safe and feasible 6-week home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program for cardiovascular disease patients. The program demonstrated high adherence and improved exercise capacity, offering a viable alternative to hospital-based CR.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is vital for cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients.
- Hospital-based CR faces low participation and completion rates.
- Home-based CR presents a promising alternative to improve accessibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an evidence-based home-based CR program.
- To assess the feasibility and safety of a 6-week home-based CR program.
- To evaluate adherence and exercise goal achievement in patients with left ventricular dysfunction or myocardial infarction history.
Main Methods:
- A systematic approach including literature review, patient surveys, and expert consensus was used to develop the home-based exercise protocol.
- A 6-week feasibility study involved two exercise education and four telephone counseling sessions.
- Participants (n=16) engaged in supervised aerobic and resistance exercises twice weekly, with adherence and outcomes surveyed.
Main Results:
- High adherence to the home-based CR program (81.3% completion rate, 83.1% exercise protocol adherence).
- No serious adverse events were reported during the 6-week program.
- Significant improvement in meeting exercise goals: from 23.1% to 76.9% of participants achieving both aerobic and resistance exercise targets.
Conclusions:
- The developed home-based CR exercise program is safe and feasible for cardiovascular disease patients.
- The 6-week home-based CR program effectively improved adherence and exercise capacity.
- This program offers a viable and safe alternative for patients unable to attend traditional hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation.
Keywords:
Cardiovascular diseaseHome-based cardiac rehabilitationHome-based exercise programPhysical activityMore Related Videos
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