Nurse-Led Cardiac Telerehabilitation Sustains Telemonitoring at 17 Months: Follow-Up of a Randomised Trial

Heart Lung and Circulation 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jing Jing Su, Xi-Fei He, Jie Cheng, Li-ping Zhang, Li-Juan Lu, Lan Lan, Zhaozhao Wang, Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi, Ladislav Baťalík, Dion Candelaria
DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2026.02.015
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

Cardiac rehabilitation improves survival and quality of life, yet real-world participation and long-term adherence remain suboptimal. Digital telerehabilitation delivered by nurses can extend reach and continuity across primary care and community settings, but durability beyond the typical 6–12-month evaluation window is uncertain. We report a long-term follow-up of a randomised trial testing whether a nurse-led eHealth cardiac rehabilitation program sustains telemonitoring engagement and improves device-measured physical activity 17 months after completion compared with usual care.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Health and Mental Health Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation Frailty in Older Adults

Publication details

Journal / source
Heart Lung and Circulation
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
35
Issue
8
Pages
e105–e107
Publication date
9 July 2026
Language
EN