There was no significant between group difference in six-minute walk test distance .
Conclusions Our meta- analysis showed WPAM with exercise prescription or advice are superior to no device in improving CRF in the maintenance phase of CR and no cardiac adverse events were reported with WPAM use .
Our qualitative analysis showed evidence in favour of WPAM with exercise prescription or advice for both CRF and step count .
WPAM with exercise prescription or advice did not change sedentary time .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) is a component of cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) .
However , life-long engagement in PA is required to maintain benefits gained .
Wearable PA monitoring devices ( WPAM ) are thought to increase PA .
There appear to be no review s which investigate the effect of WPAM in cardiac population s. We firstly aim ed to systematic ally review r and omised controlled trials within the cardiac population that investigated the effect WPAM had through the maintenance phase of CR .
We specifically examined the effect on cardiorespiratory fitness ( CRF ) , amount and intensity of daily PA , and sedentary time .
Smartphone-based home care model improved use of cardiac rehabilitation in postmyocardial infarction patients: results from a randomised controlled trial
Objective Cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) is pivotal in preventing recurring events of myocardial infa rct ion ( MI ) . This study aims to investigate the effect of a smartphone-based home service delivery ( Care Assessment Platform ) of CR ( CAP-CR ) on  CR  use and health outcomes compared with a traditional , centre-based programme ( TCR ) in post-MI patients . Methods In this unblinded r and omised controlled trial , post-MI patients were r and omised to TCR ( n=60 ; 55.7±10.4 years ) and CAP-CR ( n=60 ; 55.5±9.6 years ) for a 6-week CR and 6-month self-maintenance period . CAP-CR , delivered in participants ’ homes , included health and exercise monitoring , motivational and educational material delivery , and weekly mentoring consultations . CAP-CR uptake , adherence and completion rates were compared with TCR using intention-to-treat analyses . Changes in clinical outcomes ( modifiable lifestyle factors , biomedical risk factors and health-related quality of life ) across baseline , 6 weeks and 6 months were compared within , and between , groups using linear mixed model regression . Results CAP-CR had significantly higher uptake ( 80 % vs 62 % ) , adherence ( 94 % vs 68 % ) and completion ( 80 % vs 47 % ) rates than TCR ( p<0.05 ) . Both groups showed significant improvements in 6-minute walk test from baseline to 6 weeks ( TCR : 537±86–584±99 m ; CAP-CR : 510±77–570±80 m ) , which was maintained at 6 months . CAP-CR  showed slight weight reduction ( 89±20–88±21 kg ) and also demonstrated significant improvements in emotional state ( K10 : median ( IQR ) 14.6 ( 13.4–16.0 ) to 12.6 ( 11.5–13.8 ) ) , and quality of life ( EQ5D-Index : median ( IQR ) 0.84 ( 0.8–0.9 ) to 0.92 ( 0.9–1.0 ) ) at 6 weeks . Conclusions This smartphone-based home care CR programme improved post-MI CR uptake , adherence and completion . The home-based CR programme was as effective in improving physiological and psychological health outcomes  as traditional CR . CAP-CR is a viable option towards optimising use of CR services . Trial registration number ANZCTR12609000251224
There was no significant between group difference in six-minute walk test distance .
Conclusions Our meta- analysis showed WPAM with exercise prescription or advice are superior to no device in improving CRF in the maintenance phase of CR and no cardiac adverse events were reported with WPAM use .
Our qualitative analysis showed evidence in favour of WPAM with exercise prescription or advice for both CRF and step count .
WPAM with exercise prescription or advice did not change sedentary time .
Background Physical activity ( PA ) is a component of cardiac rehabilitation ( CR ) .
However , life-long engagement in PA is required to maintain benefits gained .
Wearable PA monitoring devices ( WPAM ) are thought to increase PA .
There appear to be no review s which investigate the effect of WPAM in cardiac population s. We firstly aim ed to systematic ally review r and omised controlled trials within the cardiac population that investigated the effect WPAM had through the maintenance phase of CR .
We specifically examined the effect on cardiorespiratory fitness ( CRF ) , amount and intensity of daily PA , and sedentary time .