Use of mHealth to Increase Physical Activity for Patients Recently Hospitalized With Acute Heart Failure

Use of mHealth to Increase Physical Activity for Patients Recently Hospitalized With Acute Heart Failure: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of this trial is to determine if a mobile application that promotes physical exercise in the follow-up of patients recently hospitalized with acute heart failure can improve exercise capacity after 6 months and physical activity levels compared to the standard follow-up. A randomized clinical trial will be conducted with 100 consecutive patients aged +18 years, hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure in a tertiary referral hospital who own a mobile phone compatible with MyPlan and access to Wi-Fi or mobile data. At discharge, patients will be randomly assigned in two groups; the intervention group will be followed with a smartphone application to promote physical activity, whereas the control group will take responsibility in their adherence to exercise recommendations. Main study variables will be functional capacity after 6 months, which will be evaluated using the six minute walking test, and physical activity levels, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). The study will be analyzed using the intention-to-treat principle. The project has been authorized by the local committee for ethics in clinical research.

Use of mHealth to Increase Physical Activity for Patients Recently Hospitalized With Acute Heart Failure

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