Coronary artery disease rehabilitation (chronic phase) Circulatory System
Conditions
Interventions
The participants consist of 60 volunteer cardiovascular disease rehabilitees from six rehabilitation courses in a 12-month coronary artery disease rehabilitation intervention. Three of the courses are
Sponsors
University of Jyväskylä
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Coronary artery disease rehabilitee with basic skills for using internet 2. Adults and elderly, no restrictions in age
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Musculoskeletal diseases, cognitive diseases or problems with memory that clearly limit functional capacity
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Objective physical activity (total physical activity: frequency, duration, intensity and patterns of movement [and different combinations of outcomes]), measured using Fitbit Zip® accelerometer. This study uses five times one-week recall during the intervention (baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months) and once during the follow up period (6 months). 2. Subjective physical activity (vigorous and moderate physical activity and walking [and different combinations of outcomes]), measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) three times during the intervention period (baseline, 6 months and at 12 months) and once during the follow up period (6 months). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical functioning: 1.1. Cardiorespiratory fitness, evaluated using submaximal level of functional capacity by using the 6-minute walking test. Outcome measures are: maximal oxygen uptake, heart rate, walking pace, Borg scale 0-10 (ATS Statements: Guidelines for the Six-Minute Walk Test 2002). Schedule of measurements is three times during intervention period (baseline, 6 months and at 12 months) and once during the follow-up period (6 months). 1.2. Body composition. measured by weight (kg), height (cm), body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (cm). Schedule of measurements is three times during intervention period (baseline, 6 months and at 12 months) and once during the follow-up period (6 months). 2. Quality of life, measured using The World Health Organization Quality of Life-assessment (WHOQOL-BREF). WHOQOL-BREF domains are physical health, psychological, social relationships, environment (WHOQOL Group 1996, WHOQOL Group 1998, Skevington ym. 2004). Schedule of measurements is three times during the intervention period (baseline, 6 months and at 12 months) and once during the follow-up period (6 months). 3. Adherence to treatment, measured by the times of log-in to the Movendos m-coach internet application and the amount of exercise according to the data that Movendos m-coach software has collected. The data is collected at the end of the 12-month intervention. 4. Technology acceptance, evaluated using a questionnaire (modified by Venkatesh & Bala 2008) with sections “perceived ease of use” and “perceived usefulness”. The data is collected at the end of the 12-month intervention. 5. Cost-effectiveness of connecting technology, evaluated based on the differential between the common benefits and costs. Outcomes are related to direct time-related costs of rehabilitee, rehabilitation employees and management of the rehabilitation center. The main health-related outcomes are related to physical activity and quality of life. Cost-effectiveness is evaluate | — |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed