eHealth for maintenance cardiovascular rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors' conclusion
eHealth in phase III CR is effective in stimulating PA and improving exercise capacity in patients with CAD while increasing QoL and decreasing systolic blood pressure.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in cardiovascular rehabilitation maintenance (phase III)
- Participants
- 1,497 patients14 studies
- Comparison
- eHealth vs usual care in maintenance cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Outcome
- Health outcomes with eHealth: Physical activity (PA), exercise capacity, quality of life (QoL), SBP
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
eHealth vs Usual careSMD (95% CI)P value
PA
0.35(0.02–0.70)
P = 0.04Exercise capacity after 6 months
0.29(0.05–0.52)
P = 0.02QoL
0.17(0.02–0.32)
P = 0.02SBP after 6 months
−0.20(−0.40-0.00)
P = 0.046Further pooled results
Behavioural change techniques
- Substantial heterogeneity in adapted behavioural change techniques (BCTs) and type of intervention
- Self-monitoring of behaviour and/or goal setting and feedback on behaviour most frequently included
Original publication
eHealth for maintenance cardiovascular rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 8 May 2023. doi:10.
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