Journal article
Using an Electronic App to Promote Home-Based Self-Care in Older Patients With Heart Failure: Qualitative Study on Patient and Informal Caregiver Challenges
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) affects many older individuals in North America, with recurrent hospitalizations despite postdischarge strategies to prevent readmission. Proper HF self-care can potentially lead to better clinical outcomes, yet many older patients find self-care challenging. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can provide support to patients with respect to HF self-care. However, many mHealth apps are not designed to consider potential …
Authors
Wali S; Keshavjee K; Nguyen L; Mbuagbaw L; Demers C
Journal
JMIR Cardio, Vol. 4, No. 1,
Publisher
JMIR Publications
DOI
10.2196/15885
ISSN
2561-1011