Development of Mobile Software “SRCardioCare” Prototype for Implementing Home-Based Exercise Program among Patients after Adult Cardiac Surgical Revascularisation- A Qualitative Feasibility Study (Preprint)

UNSTRUCTURED Non communicable diseases are global concern with high mortality. Among which cardiovascular disease requires high attention due to recurrence with altered physical activity. “SRCARDIOCARE” (Sri Ramachandra Cardio Care) an integrated a mobile software developed to engage patients with an effective communication and E-media supports. We intend to explore the development of mobile software, and its impacts perceived among the healthcare workers. To develop more economical and feasible platform for cardiac rehabilitation following conservatively managed coronary arterial disease, heart failure, post operative adult cardiac surgical revascularization. To develop a software that facilitates effective communication among participants and health care workers. Development of an Interface with various domains. An experts’ interviews with its core components included in software were assessed for its usefulness and applicability among the people with cardiovascular disease using standardised questions. App features provision for e-media content for patients and vitals domain to be incorporated at regular interval as post-physical activity feedback. Opinions obtained from practising cardiologists, nurses and physiotherapists were hopeful for development and future implementation of “SRCARDIOCARE” among patients. “SRCARDIOCARE” designed for an effective implementation of physical activity among the patients after adult revascularisation surgeries. Integrated communication medium and regular post-physical activity feedback of vitals may offer a safety in implementing physical activity among vulnerable at remote setup.