Journal article
SMARTphone-based, early cardiac REHABilitation in patients with acute coronary syndromes [SMART-REHAB Trial]: A randomized controlled trial protocol
MB Yudi, DJ Clark, D Tsang, M Jelinek, K Kalten, S Joshi, K Phan, A Nasis, J Amerena, S Arunothayaraj, C Reid, O Farouque
BMC Cardiovascular Disorders | BMC | Published : 2016
Abstract
Background: There are well-documented treatment gaps in secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and no clear guidelines to assist early physical activity after acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Smartphone technology may provide an innovative platform to close these gaps. This paper describes the study design of a randomized controlled trial assessing whether a smartphone-based secondary prevention program can facilitate early physical activity and improve cardiovascular health in patients with ACS. Methods: We have developed a multi-faceted, patient-centred smartphone-based secondary prevention program emphasizing early physical activity with a graduated walking program initiated on dis..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
The Victorian Cardiac Clinical Network and the National Heart Foundation of Australia, through a Vanguard Grant, have funded this study. They did not have any role in the design of this study protocol.