European Society of Cardiology smartphone and tablet applications for patients with atrial fibrillation and their health care providers.

ABSTRACT: We are in the midst of a digital revolution in health care, although the application of new and useful technology in routine clinical practice is variable. The Characterizing Atrial fibrillation by Translating its Causes into Health Modifiers in the Elderly (CATCH ME) Consortium, in collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has funded the creation of two applications (apps) in atrial fibrillation (AF) for use in smartphones and tablets. The patient app aims to enhance patient education, improve communication between patients and health care professionals, and encourage active patient involvement in the management of their condition. The health care professional app is designed as an interactive management tool incorporating the new ESC Practice Guidelines on AF and suppo

SUBMITTER: Kotecha D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5834097 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature