Application of Alfalfa App in the management of oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, mobile medical technology has made great progress in chronic disease management, but its application in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) still needs to be clarified.

Objective

This study aims to determine whether the newly developed smartphone app for patients with AF (Alfalfa App) can improve anticoagulation knowledge, drug treatment compliance, and satisfaction of AF patients.

Methods

Alfalfa App integrates the functions of patient education, remote consultation, and medication reminder through a simple user interface. From June 2020 to December 2020, patients with AF were recruited in five large tertiary hospitals in China. Patients were randomly divided into the Alfalfa App or routine nursing groups. Patients' knowledge, medicatio

SUBMITTER: Xu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11465833 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature