Health and lifestyle management via interactive TV in patients with severe chronic cardiovascular diseases.

A pilot trial of an interactive TV system took place at the Royal Brompton Hospital, involving nine hospitalized and 12 non-hospitalized patients with adult congenital heart disease. Following a short training session, patients took their measurements (blood pressure, ECG measurement, oxygen saturation, bodyweight) and submitted their data through the interactive TV system. The majority perceived the system as useful, efficient and appropriate for use with their condition (67%), and they were satisfied with the usability of the system (71%). They considered that the information provided by the system was easy to understand and they liked using the system (62%). Overall, most patients (20) were satisfied with the system. The majority of the participants did not feel that the system affected their relationship with their doctor.