Application of eHealth in coronary artery bypass surgery patients to improve recovery and reduce postoperative health utilisation

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON24003

Enrollment

320

Registered

2020-04-07

Start date

2020-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Coronary artery disease

Interventions

Videoconsultation (at 1 week and 3 weeks after discharge) and online educational videos (available throughout study period

developed with the Netherlands Heart Association)

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets the following criteria can be included for participation in this study: - Over 18 years of age planned for elective, isolated CABG/OPCAB - Have sufficient knowledge to use computers and have access to the internet. Children can assist but patients should be able to access their own email and navigate the internet to use the provided eHealth strategy. - Own a computer with internet connection with webcam/build in camera - Comply to the minimal specifications for use of video consultation which are: o PC/Laptop: Windows 7 or 10 with Chrome or Firefox o Android tablet: at least Nougat software installed and use of Chrome browser o Apple Ipad: at least iOS 12.3.4 - Ability to speak, read and interpret the Dutch language.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: - Insufficient knowledge of Dutch language - No informed consent - Insufficient knowledge/experience of/with computer use to use video consultation or navigate on the educational website. - No access to the internet - Not compliant with technical specifications - Not in possession of webcam/camera for video consultation - Emergency surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint of this study is the amount of in- and out of hospital care consumption which does not result in readmission. In-hospital care is defined as unplanned visits to the emergency department, the outpatient clinic and consultations by telephone with a physician/nurse. Out of hospital care is defined as visits to general practitioners, contact with the Dutch Heart Association, physiotherapist etc.	—

Measure

Time frame

The primary endpoint of this study is the amount of in- and out of hospital care consumption which does not result in readmission. In-hospital care is defined as unplanned visits to the emergency department, the outpatient clinic and consultations by telephone with a physician/nurse. Out of hospital care is defined as visits to general practitioners, contact with the Dutch Heart Association, physiotherapist etc.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary endpoint is the quality of life of the patients and their mental and physical status.	—

Contacts

Public ContactGijs van Steenbergen

Catharina ziekenhuis

gijs.v.steenbergen@catharinaziekenhuis.nl0402398360

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)