Digital health enabled hybrid cardiac rehabilitation

This technology is a digital health model to improve access and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation by moving clinic-based treatment to the home.

Unmet Need: Improved access and adherence to cardiac rehabilitation

Cardiac rehabilitation is an essential component of improving heart health following acute cardiac episodes, such as a heart attack, as well as managing chronic cardiac conditions. Traditionally, it involves clinic-based exercises and education. However, there is a history of low participation, specifically in the US, where less than a quarter of eligible patients participate due to issues such as time, transportation, and costs.

The Technology: Hybrid cardiac rehabilitation using digital health tools

This technology combines traditional clinic practices with telehealth, and home-based tools to create a hybrid model for cardiac rehabilitation. The hybrid model uses remote patient monitoring devices, home-based exercise equipment, and telehealth sessions to move away from exclusive clinic-based care.

Currently, a pilot study is being conducted at New York Presbyterian Hospital’s Vanderbilt Cardiopulmonary Clinic until July 2023.

Applications:

• Cardiac rehabilitation program for patients
• Prevention of cardiac episodes and/or conditions
• Research tool for studying cardiac conditions
• Research tool for evaluating new digital health and remote patient monitoring tools
• Education and behavior change tool for other chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes)

Advantages:

• Designed with human-centered design principles and implementation science frameworks
• Real-time data integration into EHR
• Inclusive to various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Alleviates burden on clinic resources
• Reduces need for in-person visits
• Monitors patients in real-time

Lead Inventor:

Andrea Duran, Ph.D.

Related Publications:

Tech Ventures Reference:

• IR CU23057
• Licensing Contact: Sara Gusik