Effect of a digital health intervention on outpatients with heart failure: a randomized, controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Heart failure (HF) is associated with high mortality and reduced quality of life (QoL). Interventions encouraging a healthy lifestyle and self-care can reduce morbidity and HF-related hospitalizations. We conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the impact of a digital health programme on QoL and clinical outcomes of patients. The programme included remote patient monitoring (RPM), self-care, HF education, and empowered positive lifestyle changes.

Methods and results

Patients (n = 175) received standard-of-care (SoC) at a HF outpatient clinic (control, n = 89) or SoC plus a digital health programme (intervention, n = 86) for 6 months, followed by a 6-month maintenance period. Compliance with RPM was 93% at 6 months. No significant bet

SUBMITTER: Arnar DO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12282350 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature