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Byron Thomashow - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor outpatient discharge instruction Compliance in cardiac disease patients around discharge from hospitalization
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2014Co-Authors: Aimee M Layton, James W Whitworth, James E Peacock, Matthew N Bartels, Patricia A Jellen, Byron ThomashowAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor Compliance in patients with cardiac disease around discharge. For 60 days after discharge, patients' medication Compliance, Physical activity, follow-up care, symptoms, and reading of education material were monitored daily with the application. 16 patients were enrolled in the study (12 males, 4 females, age 55 ± 18 years) during their hospital stay. Five participants were rehospitalized during the study and did not use the application once discharged. Seven participants completed 1-30 days and four patients completed >31 days. For those 11 patients, medication reminders were utilized 37% (1-30-day group) and 53% (>31-day group) of the time, education material was read 44% (1-30) and 53% (>31) of the time, and Physical activity was reported 25% (1-30) and 42% (>31) of the time. Findings demonstrated that patients with stable health utilized the application, even if only minimally. Patients with decreased breath sounds by Physical exam and who reported their health as fair to poor on the day of discharge were less likely to utilize the application. Acceptability of the application to report health status varied among the stable patients.
Aimee M Layton - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor outpatient discharge instruction Compliance in cardiac disease patients around discharge from hospitalization
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2014Co-Authors: Aimee M Layton, James W Whitworth, James E Peacock, Matthew N Bartels, Patricia A Jellen, Byron ThomashowAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor Compliance in patients with cardiac disease around discharge. For 60 days after discharge, patients' medication Compliance, Physical activity, follow-up care, symptoms, and reading of education material were monitored daily with the application. 16 patients were enrolled in the study (12 males, 4 females, age 55 ± 18 years) during their hospital stay. Five participants were rehospitalized during the study and did not use the application once discharged. Seven participants completed 1-30 days and four patients completed >31 days. For those 11 patients, medication reminders were utilized 37% (1-30-day group) and 53% (>31-day group) of the time, education material was read 44% (1-30) and 53% (>31) of the time, and Physical activity was reported 25% (1-30) and 42% (>31) of the time. Findings demonstrated that patients with stable health utilized the application, even if only minimally. Patients with decreased breath sounds by Physical exam and who reported their health as fair to poor on the day of discharge were less likely to utilize the application. Acceptability of the application to report health status varied among the stable patients.
Raffaele Calabro - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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nonpharmacologic care of heart failure patient family and hospital organization
American Journal of Cardiology, 2003Co-Authors: Michele Dalto, Giuseppe Pacileo, Raffaele CalabroAbstract:Patients with severe heart failure require large quantities of health care resources, and more intensive interventions are not always related to a decrease in need for medical care, including hospitalization. A thoughtful approach to the efficient and expeditious allocation of these resources is required. In fact, the nonpharmacologic therapy of patients with chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) has to include the complete explanation of various topics, such as causes of heart failure, symptoms, diet, salt and fluid restriction, drug regimen, Compliance, Physical and work activities, lifestyle changes, and measures of self-control. This article describes how the relationship among patient, family, friends, and different heart-care workers (physicians, nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation technicians, dietitians, hospital personnel) can greatly affect therapeutic efficacy.
James W Whitworth - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor outpatient discharge instruction Compliance in cardiac disease patients around discharge from hospitalization
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2014Co-Authors: Aimee M Layton, James W Whitworth, James E Peacock, Matthew N Bartels, Patricia A Jellen, Byron ThomashowAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor Compliance in patients with cardiac disease around discharge. For 60 days after discharge, patients' medication Compliance, Physical activity, follow-up care, symptoms, and reading of education material were monitored daily with the application. 16 patients were enrolled in the study (12 males, 4 females, age 55 ± 18 years) during their hospital stay. Five participants were rehospitalized during the study and did not use the application once discharged. Seven participants completed 1-30 days and four patients completed >31 days. For those 11 patients, medication reminders were utilized 37% (1-30-day group) and 53% (>31-day group) of the time, education material was read 44% (1-30) and 53% (>31) of the time, and Physical activity was reported 25% (1-30) and 42% (>31) of the time. Findings demonstrated that patients with stable health utilized the application, even if only minimally. Patients with decreased breath sounds by Physical exam and who reported their health as fair to poor on the day of discharge were less likely to utilize the application. Acceptability of the application to report health status varied among the stable patients.
James E Peacock - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor outpatient discharge instruction Compliance in cardiac disease patients around discharge from hospitalization
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, 2014Co-Authors: Aimee M Layton, James W Whitworth, James E Peacock, Matthew N Bartels, Patricia A Jellen, Byron ThomashowAbstract:The purpose of this study was to determine the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing a smartphone based application to monitor Compliance in patients with cardiac disease around discharge. For 60 days after discharge, patients' medication Compliance, Physical activity, follow-up care, symptoms, and reading of education material were monitored daily with the application. 16 patients were enrolled in the study (12 males, 4 females, age 55 ± 18 years) during their hospital stay. Five participants were rehospitalized during the study and did not use the application once discharged. Seven participants completed 1-30 days and four patients completed >31 days. For those 11 patients, medication reminders were utilized 37% (1-30-day group) and 53% (>31-day group) of the time, education material was read 44% (1-30) and 53% (>31) of the time, and Physical activity was reported 25% (1-30) and 42% (>31) of the time. Findings demonstrated that patients with stable health utilized the application, even if only minimally. Patients with decreased breath sounds by Physical exam and who reported their health as fair to poor on the day of discharge were less likely to utilize the application. Acceptability of the application to report health status varied among the stable patients.