Feasibility of the aktivplan Digital Health Intervention for Regular Physical Activity Following Phase II Rehabilitation: Protocol for a Mixed Method Randomized Controlled Pilot Study (ACTIVE-CaRe Pilot).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) often encounter challenges in establishing and maintaining heart-healthy physical activity habits, even after successfully completing a cardiac rehabilitation program. Digital health technologies hold promise to support long-term habit formation in the secondary prevention of CVD. The aktivplan digital health intervention has been developed to support patients with CVD in establishing long-term heart-healthy physical activity habits.

Objective

The primary study aim is to pilot and assess the feasibility of a future randomized controlled trial design to investigate the effectiveness of the aktivplan intervention and to assess the usability, user experience, and acceptance of the aktivplan app. The secondary objective is to

SUBMITTER: Leysen D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481140 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature