MHealth intervention including text messaging and behaviour change techniques to support maintenance of physical activity after cardiac rehabilitation: A single-arm feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the feasibility of a mobile health-supported intervention in patients with cardiovascular diseases after completion of a cardiac rehabilitation programme.

Methods

The feasibility study was performed in two hospitals and one municipality in Region Zealand, Denmark. Eligible participants were ≥18 years old, participated in a supervised cardiac rehabilitation programme, had access to a mobile phone, and could walk 3 m independently. Participants received a 12-week intervention utilizing behaviour change techniques, consisting of action planning, text messages, and phone support. Feasibility was assessed using pre-defined progression criteria, which included recruitment (≥75%), retention (≥80%), accelerometer data completeness (≥80%), coordinator (phone sup

SUBMITTER: Hamborg TG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10943751 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature