A novel integrated care concept (NICC) versus standard care in the treatment of chronic cardiovascular diseases: protocol for the randomized controlled trial CardioCare MV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular diseases are the major cause of death globally and represent a major economic burden on health care systems. Positive effects of disease management programs have been shown for patients with heart failure (HF). Remote monitoring and telemonitoring with active intervention are beneficial in atrial fibrillation (AF) and therapy-resistant hypertension (TRH), respectively. For these patients, we have developed a novel integrated care concept (NICC) which combines telemedicine with intensive support by a care center, including a call center, an integrated care network including inpatient and outpatient care providers and guideline therapy for patients.

Methods

The aim of the study is to demonstrate the superiority of NICC over guideline therapy alone. Th

SUBMITTER: Schmidt C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5819165 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature