The Hospital-Community-Family-Based Telemedicine (HCFT-AF) Program for Integrative Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Pilot Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The potential effectiveness of integrated management in further improving the prognosis of patients with atrial fibrillation has been demonstrated; however, the best strategy for implementation remains to be discovered.

Objective

The aim of this study was to ascertain the feasibility of implementing integrated atrial fibrillation care via the Hospital-Community-Family-Based Telemedicine (HCFT-AF) program.

Methods

In this single-arm, pre-post design pilot study, a multidisciplinary teamwork, supported by efficient infrastructures, provided patients with integrated atrial fibrillation care following the Atrial fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway. Eligible patients were continuously recruited and followed up for at least 4 months. The patients' drug adheren

SUBMITTER: Jiang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7641782 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature