A Personalized eHealth Intervention for Lifestyle Changes in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavior change methods involving new ambulatory technologies may improve lifestyle and cardiovascular disease outcomes.

Objective

This study aimed to provide proof-of-concept analyses of an intervention aiming to increase (1) behavioral flexibility, (2) lifestyle change, and (3) quality of life. The feasibility and patient acceptance of the intervention were also evaluated.

Methods

Patients with cardiovascular disease (N=149; mean age 63.57, SD 8.30 years; 50/149, 33.5% women) were recruited in the Do Cardiac Health Advanced New Generation Ecosystem (Do CHANGE) trial and randomized to the Do CHANGE intervention or care as usual (CAU). The intervention involved a 3-month behavioral program in combination with ecological momentary assessment and intervention

SUBMITTER: Broers ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7381027 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature