RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06320652

Implementation and Evaluation of Telemedicine in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Implementation and Evaluation of Telemedicine in Cardiac Rehabilitation - a Study on Health Literacy, Health Related Quality of Life, and Family Support

Sponsor

Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre

Enrollment

140 participants

Start Date

May 2, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Summary

The overall aim is to develop and test the effect of a tailored patient and family focused cardiac tele rehabilitation intervention on health literacy by comparing it to standard care. Furthermore, to evaluate health-related quality of life, family support, and how the patients experience the communication and relationship with outpatient clinic nurses.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

Patients and their family members affiliated with the Department of Cardiology at Amager and Hvidovre Hospital and attending cardiac rehabilitation.
Patients diagnosed with ischemic heart disease, heart failure, persistent atrial fibrillation, and cardiac valve surgery.

Exclusion Criteria2

Patients with substantial language barriers and limited cognitive function.
Patients who can't use a smart phone, tablet, or computer.

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Interventions

OTHERCardiac telerehabilitation (video consultation and home monitoring)

Patients with cardiac disease and earlier experiences with cardiac rehabilitation, family members, and nurses in the Departments of Cardiology at Amager and Hvidovre Hospital will be invited to work in a partnership and through a course of innovative co-creative workshops. It is recommended that usability studies have 5-15 participants, which is why we plan to enroll 3 cardiac patients, 3 relatives and 3 nurses from the outpatient clinic. Through the workshops, a rehabilitation program offering cardiac telerehabilitation will be co-created to comply with the preferences and perspectives of patients and family members and nurses from the outpatient clinic. Through these workshops we will learn which important components and elements should be prioritized when offering cardiac telerehabilitation (how, when, and why?).