Shared decision-making, central to evidence-based medicine and good patient care, begins
and ends with the patient. It is the process by which a clinician and a patient jointly make a …

Using wearable technologies in the home setting is an emerging option for self-directed
rehabilitation. A comprehensive review of its application as a treatment in home-based …

Background Active engagement in the management of hypertension is important in
improving self-management behaviors and clinical outcomes. Mobile phone technology …

Background Heart failure is associated with exacerbated symptoms such as dyspnea and
edema and results in frequent hospitalization and a poor quality of life. With the adoption of …

Background Telemedicine is an expanding and feasible approach to improve medical care
for patients with long-term conditions. However, there is a poor understanding of patients' …

Background Heart failure (HF) is a clinical syndrome with high incidence rates, a substantial
symptom and treatment burden, and a significant risk of readmission within 30 days after …

Background The use of telehealth interventions, such as the remote monitoring of patient
clinical data (eg blood pressure, blood glucose, heart rate, medication use), has been …

Objective: This review examined the effectiveness of telemonitoring versus usual care on
self-care behaviors among community-dwelling adults with heart failure. Introduction: Heart …

The widespread adoption of mobile technologies offers an opportunity for a new approach to
post-discharge care for patients with heart failure (HF). By enabling non-invasive remote …

Background: Older adults are at substantial risk for cardiovascular disorders that may
require anticoagulation therapy. Those on warfarin therapy report dissatisfaction and …