European Society of Cardiology smartphone and tablet applications for patients with atrial fibrillation and their health care providers

Dipak Kotecha, Wei Ling Chua, Larissa Fabritz, Jeroen Hendriks, Barbara Casadei, Ulrich Schotten, Panos Vostanis, Hein Heidbüchel, Veronica Dean, Paulus Kirchhof

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Abstract

We are in the midst of a digital revolution in health care, although the application of new and useful technology in routine clinical practice is variable. The Characterizing Atrial fibrillation by Translating its Causes into Health Modifiers in the Elderly (CATCH ME) Consortium, in collaboration with the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), has funded the creation of two applications (apps) in atrial fibrillation (AF) for use in smartphones and tablets. The patient app aims to enhance patient education, improve communication between patients and health care professionals, and encourage active patient involvement in the management of their condition. The health care professional app is designed as an interactive management tool incorporating the new ESC Practice Guidelines on AF and supported by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), with the aim of improving best practice approaches for the care of patients with AF. Both stand-alone apps are now freely available for Android and iOS devices though the Google Play, Amazon, and Apple stores. In this article, we outline the rationale for the design and implementation of these apps. Our objective is to demonstrate the value of integrating novel digital technology into clinical practice, with the potential for patient engagement, optimization of pharmacological and interventional therapy in AF, and ultimately to improve patient outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbereux299
JournalEuropace
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Oct 2017

Keywords

  • App
  • Guidelines
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Smartphone
  • Mobile
  • Application
  • Education
  • Management
  • Treatment

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