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
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Tech Ventures Reference:
- IR CU23057
- Licensing Contact: Sara Gusik