Journal article
The Use of SMS Text Messaging to Improve the Hospital-to-Community Transition in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (Txt2Prevent): Results From a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of hospital admission in North America. Many patients with ACS experience challenges after discharge that impact their clinical outcomes and psychosocial well-being. SMS text messaging has the potential to provide support to patients during this postdischarge period.
OBJECTIVE: This study pilot tested a 60-day SMS text messaging intervention (Txt2Prevent) for patients with ACS. The …
Authors
Ross ES; Sakakibara BM; Mackay MH; Whitehurst DGT; Singer J; Toma M; Corbett KK; Van Spall HGC; Rutherford K; Gheorghiu B
Journal
JMIR mHealth and uHealth, Vol. 9, No. 5,
Publisher
JMIR Publications
DOI
10.2196/24530
ISSN
2291-5222