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Ajith Kumar Pichai1, A Sathya1, Thillaigovindarajan SenthilKumar1
1Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), No.1, Sri Ramachandra Nagar, Chennai, 600116, India, 91 9444368189.
JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies
|February 23, 2026
Summary
SRCardioCare is a new mobile app designed to improve cardiac rehabilitation. Healthcare professionals found the app promising for remote patient monitoring and communication, enhancing physical activity safety.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Digital Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Noncommunicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease (CVD), pose a significant global health challenge.
- Recurrence of CVD is often linked to physical activity, necessitating effective patient management strategies.
- SRCardioCare (Sri Ramachandra Cardio Care) is a mobile software solution developed to enhance patient engagement through communication and e-media support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an economical and feasible platform for cardiac rehabilitation.
- To create software facilitating effective communication between cardiac patients and healthcare professionals.
- To explore the development and perceived impact of mobile software in cardiac care.
Main Methods:
- Software development based on expert interviews with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physiotherapists.
- Assessment of core software components' usefulness and applicability in cardiac patients using standardized questions.
- Incorporation of e-media content, patient feedback, and vital sign tracking pre- and post-physical activity.
Main Results:
- Healthcare professionals expressed optimism regarding SRCardioCare's development and implementation.
- "SRCardioCare" is designed for effective physical activity implementation in post-cardiac surgery and heart failure patients.
- Integrated communication and remote vital feedback enhance the safety of physical activity for vulnerable patients.
Conclusions:
- Remote rehabilitation is an underdeveloped area requiring technological integration for enhanced adherence.
- Effective telehealth models, especially in resource-limited settings like India, must be economically feasible and convenient.
- SRCardioCare offers a potential solution for remote cardiac rehabilitation, emphasizing communication and safety.
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