Effectiveness of an Interactive mHealth App (EVITE) in Improving Lifestyle After a Coronary Event: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Secondary prevention is essential, as it reduces the risk of further coronary events. Mobile health (mHealth) technology could become a useful tool to improve lifestyles.

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an mHealth intervention on people with coronary heart disease who received percutaneous coronary intervention. Improvements in lifestyle regarding diet, physical activity, and smoking; level of knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and the control of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs); and therapeutic adherence and quality of life were analyzed.

Methods

This was a randomized controlled trial with a parallel group design assigned 1:1 to either an intervention involvin

SUBMITTER: Bernal-Jimenez MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11074898 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature