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The HeartHealth Program: A Mixed Methods Study of a Community-Based Text Messaging Support Program for Patients With

Brodie Sheahen¹, Liliana Laranjo¹, Ritu Trivedi²

¹Westmead Applied Research Centre, The University of Sydney, Level 6, Block K, Entrance 10, Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury Rd, Sydney, 2145, Australia, 61 0488975865.

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Summary

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The HeartHealth program successfully improved patient health behaviors through SMS messaging, demonstrating a scalable and cost-effective approach to cardiovascular care support. Key learnings focus on personalization and engagement for future health system implementations.

Keywords:

SMS Short Message Service cardiovascular disease digital health intervention implementation evaluation secondary prevention text messaging

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Digital Health
Cardiovascular Disease Management
Health Behavior Change

Background:

The HeartHealth program is a 6-month SMS text messaging intervention for patients with recent cardiovascular events.
It provides customized content on risk factors, lifestyle, treatments, and general heart health.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the implementation, reach, effectiveness, and maintenance of the HeartHealth program.
To identify barriers and facilitators for program adaptation and scalability.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods study utilizing program data, participant surveys, and staff focus groups.
Analysis included 8804 enrolled patients (April 2020-April 2024) and qualitative feedback.
Content analysis was used for qualitative data interpretation.

Main Results:

High enrollment (38.1%) and completion rates (90.5%) were observed.
Participants reported improved diet (60.5%), physical activity (53.6%), and medication adherence (56.1%).
Key barriers included limited personalization and scheduling flexibility; recommendations focused on enhancing these aspects.

Conclusions:

The HeartHealth program demonstrated broad reach and improved patient-reported health behaviors cost-effectively.
The study highlights successful implementation and scalability, offering valuable insights for similar digital health initiatives.