A smartphone app for sedentary behaviour change in cardiac rehabilitation and the effect on hospital admissions: the ToDo-CR randomised controlled trial study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is recommended for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and reducing the risk of repeat cardiac events. Physical activity is a core component of CR; however, studies show that participants remain largely sedentary. Sedentary behaviour is an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality. Strategies to encourage sedentary behaviour change are needed. This study will explore the effectiveness and costs of a smartphone application (Vire) and an individualised online behaviour change program (ToDo-CR) in reducing sedentary behaviour, all-cause hospital admissions and emergency department visits over 12 months after commencing CR.

Methods and analysis

A multicentre, assessor-blind parallel randomised controlled trial will be con

SUBMITTER: Patterson K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7745513 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature