The Feasibility and Effects of Smartphone-Based Application on Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) referral and participation are generally found to be underused worldwide. The data in Asian regions suggest significant underutilization compared with western countries.

Objectives: To promote the continuity and effects of CR, this study aimed at supporting self-care and improving CR effects in phase II CR with mobile health application for Macao patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention.