A Self-care Mobile Health App in Individuals With Heart Failure

Usability and Effectiveness of a Self-care Mobile Health App in Individuals With Heart Failure

This study was designed to determine the potential benefits that individuals with heart failure (HF) could experience from using a mobile application.

The mobile application is called the Heart Failure Health Storylines (HFHS). The potential benefits will be examined by determining the changes in physical activity and quality of life of the participants, who will use the application and compare the results with the participants, who will not use the application.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults with chronic heart failure, class I - III based on New York Heart Association (NYHA) scale
• Walking independently with/without an assistive device

Exclusion Criteria: The participant will be excluded if one or more of the following is present

• Cognitive impairment (< 26 on Montreal Cognitive Assessment).
• Uncorrected vision
• Hearing problems
• Neurological disorders.
• Cannot speak and read the English language,
• Not owning a smart cell phone with internet access.