Why the study?
Many patients return to a sedentary lifestyle and experience deteriorating functional capacity after cardiac rehabilitation, and mobile health strategies may help increase adherence to physical activity.
Does an mHealth intervention improve physical activity and functional capacity in adults post cardiac rehabilitation?
Population
60 patients completing outpatient cardiac rehabilitation from 2 sites at a community hospital in Northern California
Comparison
mHealth app, supportive push-through messages, and wearable activity tracker vs usual care with pedometer and diary
Design
Pilot randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
2 months
Authors
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mHealth-augmented CR may sustain post-discharge PA; this RCT extends prior center-based evidence but requires larger trials before routine adoption.
Does an mHealth intervention improve physical activity and functional capacity in adults post cardiac rehabilitation?
A mobile health intervention combining an app, messaging, and a wearable tracker significantly increased daily step counts in patients completing cardiac rehabilitation.
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