Design Requirements for Cardiac Telerehabilitation Technologies Supporting Athlete Values: Qualitative Interview Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiac telerehabilitation (CTR) interventions can provide accessible and affordable remote rehabilitation services. However, as cardiac rehabilitation (CR) primarily targets inactive patients, little is known about the experiences with CR of highly active patients (ie, recreational athletes or, simply, athletes) with established coronary artery disease. Consequently, existing CTR interventions do not address the specific needs of the athletic subpopulation. Understanding the needs and values of athletes is crucial for designing meaningful CTR interventions that enhance user acceptance and engagement, thereby facilitating effective rehabilitation for this patient subgroup.

Objective

This study aimed to inform the design of technologies that facilitate CTR for athl

SUBMITTER: Serban IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12046260 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature