The development and feasibility of a smartphone application to promote adherence to a healthy heart behavior following open heart surgery

Phase 1

Recruiting

• Conditions: open heart surgery patients; Cardiac Rehabilitation, Telemedicine, Mobile Applications

• Registration Number: TCTR20231017008
• Lead Sponsor: Thammasat University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-17
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 13

Inclusion Criteria

1. Undergoing open heart surgery at Vajira Hospital.
2. Able to communicate in Thai and following instructions.
3. Possesses electronic devices used in daily life, such as smartphones or tablets with the Android operating system.
4. Able to receive phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation by physician's orders.
5. Has received a phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation program by physical therapists.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Individuals aged 65 and above who score below the standard on the MMSE Thai 2002 test (score equal or less than 17 for primary education level and equal or less than 22 for education level higher than primary education).
2. Severe post surgery complications, such as severe pneumonia, heart failure, or other conditions that medical professionals deem warrant the cessation or discontinuation of physical therapy treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
sability of the mobile application after the 30-day period System usability scale (SUS),User satisfaction after the 30-day period User satisfaction questionnaire ,Acceptability after the 30-day period A semi-structured interview

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Engagement after the 30-day period Apps usage frequency