Effects of a WhatsApp-Assisted Health Educational Intervention for Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Protocol

Although the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in secondary prevention is well-recognized, there is a lack of studies exploring the potential of mobile health to enhance educational interventions within CR. The objective is to assess the impact of a structured WhatsApp-assisted h...

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Published in:Methods and protocols 2024-04, Vol.7 (2), p.35
Main Authors: Jacome-Hortua, Adriana Marcela, Rincon-Rueda, Zully Rocio, Sanchez-Ramirez, Diana C, Angarita-Fonseca, Adriana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Anxiety
cardiac rehabilitation
Cardiovascular diseases
cardiovascular risk
Chronic diseases
Clinical trials
Depression, Mental
educational intervention
Exercise
Health aspects
Health education
Heart
Intervention
Mental health
mobile health
Mortality
Outpatient care facilities
Patient compliance
Patients
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Quality of life
Rehabilitation
Risk factors
Telemedicine
WhatsApp
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Summary:Although the effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs in secondary prevention is well-recognized, there is a lack of studies exploring the potential of mobile health to enhance educational interventions within CR. The objective is to assess the impact of a structured WhatsApp-assisted health educational intervention, in conjunction with the usual care, compared to the usual care alone among participants enrolled in a CR program. The trial will recruit 32 participants enrolled in a CR program, who will be randomly assigned to a structured WhatsApp-assisted health educational intervention plus usual care or usual care alone group. The intervention will span 4 weeks, with assessments at baseline, 4 weeks, and 3, 6, and 12 months. The primary outcome measure is the cardiovascular risk factors knowledge score. Secondary outcomes include physical activity levels, anxiety and depression, and quality of life. Expected results include improved knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors, increased physical activity levels, and better mental health outcomes in the intervention group. Additionally, an enhancement in the overall quality of life is anticipated. These findings are expected to underscore the value of integrating mHealth with traditional CR methods, potentially shaping future approaches in chronic disease management and prevention.
ISSN:2409-9279
2409-9279
DOI:10.3390/mps7020035