Future Patient - Telerehabilitation of Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Future Patient - Telerehabilitation of Atrial Fibrillation Patients

The idea behind this Future Patient pilot study is to explore and evaluate the feasibility of individualized telerehabilitation technologies and programs for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).

Objective: To explore the feasibility of individualized telerehabilitation technologies and a program for patients with AF.

Outcome measures:

To evaluate two concepts for telerehabilitation programs and technologies for patients with AF in order to see how these concepts can increase self-management for patients in their rehabilitation process. The following outcome measures are in focus:

Primary outcomes:

• Usability of technologies seen from patients' and healthcare professionals' perspectives
• Test and evaluation of the contents of telerehabilitation programs

Secondary outcomes:

• Measurements of clinical data
• Patients' and relatives' expectations for and experience with participation in the telerehabilitation program
• Healthcare professionals' experience with workflows and collaboration between each other in the telerehabilitation program

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients diagnosed with AF
• Adults ≥ 18 years; no upper age limit
• Patients living in Skive and Viborg Municipality
• Living at home and capable of caring for him/herself
• Basic computer skills or a relative with basic computer skills

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Lack of ability to cooperate
• Patient does not speak, read and understand Danish