Heart2Heart: A Digital Peer Support Program for Heart Disease
Overview
The Heart2Heart study is a trial in Australia aimed at improving support for people with heart disease. It focuses on using a digital peer support program to enhance social connections and health outcomes.
Why This Study Matters
Cardiac rehabilitation is important for improving health and quality of life, but many people struggle to participate fully. This study explores how peer support can help fill this gap.
Study Details
Heart2Heart is a community-based trial involving 752 adults diagnosed with heart disease in the last year. Participants will be divided into two groups:
- Control Group: Receives standard care.
- Intervention Group: Receives standard care plus access to a 6-month digital peer support program through a mobile app.
The program includes:
- Online discussion groups
- Access to helpful resources
- Conversations with health professionals
What We Will Measure
The main goal is to see if social connections improve after 6 months. We will also look at:
- Hospital admissions and mortality rates
- Lifestyle changes (like physical activity and diet)
- Medication adherence
- Health service usage
- Patient-reported outcomes like quality of life and satisfaction
Ethics and Impact
This study has received ethical approval and aims to enhance social connections for heart disease patients, providing a valuable addition to traditional rehabilitation methods.
Trial Registration
Trial registration number: ACTRN12624000386538.
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