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Zhi-Geng Jin1, Zhe-Qi Zhang2, Bin-Bin Liu2
1Department of Pulmonary Vascular and Thrombotic Disease, Sixth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
JMIR Research Protocols
|June 5, 2025
Summary
This study evaluates a mobile app (mVTEA) to improve patient knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding venous thromboembolism (VTE) management through patient-centered care and smart technology integration.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a growing global health concern.
- Patient-centered care and smart technologies show promise in improving VTE management.
- Integrating psychological models like KAP can enhance patient engagement and adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of the mVTEA mobile app on patients' knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning VTE.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a smart technology-assisted, patient-centered approach to VTE management.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial (SmaVTE study) involving 256 VTE patients.
- Participants are randomized into an mVTEA app group or a routine care group.
- The primary outcome is the difference in VTE knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) at 3-month follow-up.
Main Results:
- Participant recruitment is ongoing, with 185 patients enrolled as of the submission.
- The study commenced in August 2024 and is expected to complete recruitment by June 2025.
- All enrolled patients are currently undergoing follow-up as per the study protocol.
Conclusions:
- The SmaVTE study pioneers the integration of smart technology, patient-centered care, and behavioral science for VTE management.
- Findings are anticipated to influence clinical practice and encourage further research in this interdisciplinary area.
