Digital Literacy of Chronic Heart Failure Patients

Digital Literacy of Patients With Chronic Heart Failure in France: Results of a National-scale Retrospective Study

A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a web application (Satelia®Cardio by NP Medical) for the management of chronic heart failure. Patients were categorized according to digital literacy (digitally literate versus poor digital literacy).

A nationwide retrospective study was conducted from August 2018 and December 2025 in +300 centers in France. Data was automatically extracted from the web application and included baseline characteristics, comorbidities, RPM status, heart failure-related hospitalizations and mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 years or older
• Diagnosis of chronic heart failure
• Enrolment in the national heart failure remote monitoring program between September 3, 2018, and April 21, 2026
• Availability of baseline clinical data including digital literacy status

Exclusion Criteria:

• Missing baseline information on digital literacy status
• Missing follow-up data for survival status