Effectiveness of a Tele-cardiac Rehabilitation (Tele-CR) Program

"The tele-CR program is divided into three parts: motivational interviewing, app delivery, and self-management and tracking. Motivational interviewing was conducted during hospitalization and involved evaluating individual risk factors, setting behavioral goals, and providing training on the installation and operation of the tele-CR app (approximately 30-60 minutes per session).~After discharge, researchers monitored app usage and conducted seven follow-up sessions via LINE or telephone at 1 week, and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 months post-discharge. These follow-ups, each lasting approximately 5-15 minutes, aimed to assess patients' living conditions, address any issues promptly, and provide encouragement or praise based on their engagement with the app.~After the completion of the 6-month tele-CR intervention, participants could still actively contact the researchers via LINE or the app to seek health-related assistance according to their personal needs, up to 12 months post-discharge."

The researchers conducted face-to-face communication with participants in the control group prior to discharge, aiming to establish a professional relationship and advise them to follow routine health education and adopt an appropriate lifestyle. After discharge, follow-up care was provided regularly via LINE or telephone at 1 week, and at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 months post-discharge-a total of seven sessions, each lasting approximately 3-5 minutes-to inquire about any symptoms of discomfort.