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Group-based Cardiac Telerehabilitation and Its Effectiveness
Sponsor: University of Eastern Finland
Summary
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and coronary artery diseases (CAD) are the most common cause of death worldwide. After an acute cardiac event, prevention of new cardiac events is essential and reduces suffering. Group-based cardiac telerehabilitation (CTR) refers to the use of information and communication technologies for rehabilitation purposes in promoting CAD patients´ health.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
198
Start Date
2023-08-01
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2024-05-08
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Group- based cardiac telerehabilitation
Group-based cardiac telerehabilitation promotes information, skills, and support for the management of coronary artery disease in coronary patients. The rehabilitation model includes independent familiarization with information content, assignments, and group meetings, as well as the opportunity for a chat and peer support. The intervention is a health professional- lead, and registered rehabilitation model with a start and end.
Locations (1)
Renuka Julia Jacobsson
Tuusula, Uusimaa, Finland