A Novel Fully Integrated Mobile Management Solution Using Cell Phone Technology for Heart Failure

A Novel Fully Integrated Mobile Management Solution Using Cell Phone Technology for Heart Failure

The purpose of this research study is to learn about the use of a cell phone for monitoring patients with heart failure. Participants will be asked questions about their heart failure daily and participants will need to answer them. The investigator will try to assess if the questions are easily understood by the participants. The investigator will also assess if the phone-based system for monitoring is easy to use by the participants. The investigator will also assess if the daily questions and interactions increase the self-efficacy, knowledge, and quality of life of participants related to their heart failure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have a diagnosis of heart failure
• Have an anticipated survival ≥ 6 months
• Receive care at the University of Miami or Jackson Healthcare system
• 18 years or older
• Able to communicate in English and/or Spanish
• Able to operate a cell phone, read, understand, and respond to the questions on the cell phone, and are able to use the weight scale.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous history of unstable coronary syndromes
• History of end-stage heart failure or heart transplantation