A Comparative Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of Nurse-Led and LINE Robot-Guided Cardiac Rehabilitation Referrals

Summary

The goal of this pragmatic randomized trial is to compare the effectiveness of nurse-led versus LINE bot-guided strategies on patient referrals for cardiac rehabilitation in patients with acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, or status post coronary artery bypass surgery, aged 18 years and older. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does a nurse-led referral strategy increase cardiac rehabilitation referrals, attendance, and participation compared to routine care? Can a LINE bot-guided system improve cardiac rehabilitation referrals, attendance, and participation? Researchers will compare Intervention Group A (nurse-led face-to-face education), Intervention Group B (LINE bot automated referral system), and a Control Group (routine care) to see if nurse-led or LINE bot strategies are more effective in increasing referrals, attendance, and participation in cardiac rehabilitation programs.

Participants will:

Be randomly assigned to one of three groups. Participate in either nurse-led education, receive automated LINE bot reminders, or undergo standard care.

Have their cardiac rehabilitation referrals, attendance, and participation tracked for 12 weeks post-discharge through the hospital's medical record system.

This study seeks to provide healthcare professionals with evidence-based strategies for improving cardiac rehabilitation processes and enhancing patient engagement in rehabilitation programs.

Conditions

• Cardiac Rehab
• Referral
• LINE Robot Intervention

Interventions

OTHER

Nurse-led Intervention Program

Nurse-led Intervention Program: This intervention consists of a face-to-face educational session led by a nurse, focusing on the importance of cardiac rehabilitation. The session lasts 15-20 minutes and is tailored to the patient's medical condition and lifestyle, with follow-up reminders and personalized guidance for rehabilitation participation. LINEbot Automated Robot System: This intervention uses the LINEbot system to send automated push notifications to participants, including educational messages, reminders for cardiac rehabilitation appointments, and health tracking prompts. Participants can log their daily health data through the system, which offers personalized advice on diet, exercise, and medication management.

OTHER

LINEbot Automated Robot System

Participants in this group will use the \"LINEbot\" automated robot system, which sends push notifications through the LINE app. The system delivers education messages, exercise guidance, and health tracking prompts. It provides daily reminders for cardiac rehabilitation participation, as well as customized messages on health management, such as diet, medication, and self-care. The system also allows users to log health data like blood pressure and heart rate.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taiwan University Hospital

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

99 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-01-30

Primary Completion

2026-01-31

Completion

2026-01-31