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My Cardiac Recovery (MyCaRe): A Pilot RCT.

Postoperative; Dysfunction Following Cardiac Surgery

MyCardiacRecovery (MyCaRe) is an interactive platform that includes a standardized educational format and interactive tracking (wound healing and activity progression using photo capabilities and Fitbit Inspire 2 accelerometer) support during the first 6 to 8 weeks post hospital discharge. This android application will help patients and family navigate their way through the continuum of care by providing an: a) integrated link between acute care and outpatient cardiac rehab (CR) for efficient coordination of information and reduction in duplication of services; b) patient care and education materials designed to address salient recovery questions; c) improved communication between the patient and care providers and, d) ensure streamlined systematic referral to CR. This innovative strategy has the potential to positively impact patient satisfaction, improve patient outcomes and possibly minimize financial constraints placed on the health care system. Phase 1 (preliminary usability testing) of prototype 1.0 is complete. Phase 2 will focus on testing MyCaRe 2.0 in a sample of post cardiac surgery patients using a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) design.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    35 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

The inclusion criteria for the sample includes:

1. comprehend/understand instructions for study and use of app/Fitbit,
2. \> 35 years of age,
3. undergoing traditional (sternotomy approach) coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery,
4. an uncomplicated postoperative course,
5. standard length of hospital stay (four to eight days),
6. access to wifi internet in their home,
7. able to hear telephone conversation,
8. reside within the greater Toronto region (GTA) or if outside GTA willing to return devices via mail upon completion of study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The exclusion criteria will include those persons who:

1. have cardiac surgery procedures other than CABG,
2. reside in a nursing home or long term care facility,
3. have any neurological or psychiatric disorder that may impede their ability to self reflect or communicate,
4. sustained in-hospital post surgical complications of major significance (such as stroke, deep wound infections, pericardial effusion, etc.), 5) inability to ambulate (i.e. walk unaided at 2 mph).

Study Location

Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rumsey Centre, TRI-UHN
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Rumsey Centre, TRI-UHN
Toronto, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Anam Tahsinul, MBBS, MPH

[email protected]
4165408383
Primary Contact

Tracey Colella, RN, PhD

[email protected]
416-597-3422
Study Sponsored By
University Health Network, Toronto
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT02778165