mHealth Intelligence October 2, 2023
Anuja Vaidya

A study found that an mHealth app providing tailored text messages didn’t boost six-month physical activity levels among cardiac rehab patients.

Adding an mHealth application to wearable devices used by cardiac rehabilitation patients did not improve their physical activity levels at six months post-intervention, according to a recent study.

Cardiac rehab programs aim to improve cardiovascular health following a heart attack, heart failure, angioplasty, or heart surgery, according to the American Heart Association. These programs include exercise counseling and training, patient education on heart health, and counseling to reduce stress.

The Michigan Medicine-led research team that conducted the Virtual AppLication-supported Environment To Increase Exercise (VALENTINE) study aimed to examine whether an mHealth app providing tailored text messages could help improve...

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