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This research examines clinicians' views on using activity trackers in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Clinician perspectives on activity trackers for cardiac rehabilitation: A multinational study

Key Result

Clinician motivation serves as a key driver for the use and recommendation of activity trackers in cardiac rehabilitation.

Key Points

This research examines clinicians' views on using activity trackers in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Conducted a multinational survey of clinicians
Collected qualitative and quantitative data on perceptions
Analyzed responses for trends and motivations
Clinicians show varied motivation levels for recommending activity trackers
Strong support exists for integrating technology into rehabilitation
Concerns about patient adherence and data privacy were common

Structured PICO

Population

Clinicians involved in cardiac rehabilitation

Intervention

Activity trackers

Outcome

Clinician perspectives and motivation regarding the use and recommendation of activity trackers

Clinician motivation is essential for the integration and recommendation of activity trackers in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Main Result

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Abstract

Clinician motivation is a key driver in the use and recommendation of activity trackers in clinical practice.

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Authors

Trond Røed Pettersen

General / Preventive / Lipids

Dion Candelaria

Preventive Cardiology

Milada Hagen

Haukeland University Hospital

Journals

European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing

Actions

Institutions

University of Leicester

University Health Network

Western Sydney University

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