Real-World Evaluation of a Digitally Enabled Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

"The intervention consists of an 8-week remotely delivered cardiac rehabilitation program. It includes an initial assessment during week 1, six weeks of participation in a digitally enabled cardiac rehabilitation (DeCR) program (weeks 2-7), and a final assessment in week 8. Participants will utilize a digital mobile application and receive weekly telehealth consultations with a cardiac nurse. The program is designed to facilitate behavior change and improve outcomes through the following modalities:~1. Telehealth - individualized coaching delivered via telephone by a cardiac nurse, to ensure that patient's take their medications as prescribed and to give health education and guidance on lifestyle changes.~2. Mobile application (called SmartCR) and nurse web portal - for remote monitoring and personalized care planning. The app monitors health and physical activity, has prompted tasks and delivers education via video, audio and written articles."

Traditional Face-to-face cardiac rehabilitation

Usual Care - eligible for cardiac rehabilitation and who unlikely participated in any formal cardiac rehabilitation program