Peer-Reviewed Publication
Eur Heart J Digit Health2025;6(4):749-762.July 1, 2025Journal Article
Effect of a digital health intervention on outpatients with heart failure: a randomized, controlled trial.
David O Arnar1,2, Bartosz Dobies3,4, Elias F Gudmundsson3, Heida B Bragadottir3, Gudbjorg Jona Gudlaugsdottir1, Audur Ketilsdottir1, Hallveig Broddadottir1, Brynja Laxdal1, Thordis Jona Hrafnkelsdottir1,2, Inga J Ingimarsdottir1,2, Bylgja Kaernested1, Axel F Sigurdsson5, Ari Isberg3, Svala Sigurdardottir2,3,6, Tryggvi Thorgeirsson3, Saemundur J Oddsson3
1Cardiovascular Services, Landspitali-The National University Hospital of Iceland, Hringbraut Reykjavik 101, Iceland.
2School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Reykjavik 101, Iceland.
3Department of Life Sciences, Sidekick Health, Vallakor 4, Kopavogur 200, Iceland.
4Doctoral School of Medical and Health Sciences, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
5Outpatient Clinic, Reykjavik Heart Center, Kopavogur 200, Iceland.
6Center for Mindfulness, Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
Abstract
AIMS: Heart failure (HF) is associated with high mortality and reduced quality of life (QoL). Interventions encouraging a healthy lifestyle and self-care can reduce morbidity and HF-related hospitalizations. We conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the impact of a digital health programme on QoL and clinical outcomes of patients. The programme included remote patient monitoring (…
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