Effectiveness of Distance Technology in Promoting Physical Activity in Cardiovascular Disease Rehabilitation: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular rehabilitation. Digitalization suggests using technology in the promotion of physical activity and lifestyle changes. The effectiveness of distance technology interventions has previously been found to be similar to that of conventional treatment, but the added value of the technology has not been frequently studied.

Objective

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate whether additional distance technology intervention is more effective in promoting physical activity than non-technology-based treatment in 12 months of cardiac rehabilitation.

Methods

The cardiovascular disease rehabilitation intervention consisted of three 5-day inpatient periods in a rehabilitation center and two 6-month self-exercise

SUBMITTER: Hakala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8277324 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature