Digital Transformation: Cardiac Rehabilitation Anytime Anywhere with Heart-Track™
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To empower patients to safely perform cardiac rehabilitation (CR) at home with a digital solution that improves access. Heart-Track™ successfully transformed CR delivery, improving access, outcomes, and sustainability.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Digital Health, Mobile Health, Digital Apps, Sensors, Wearables, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
To empower patients to safely perform cardiac rehabilitation (CR) at home with a digital solution that improves access, compliance, and outcomes.
Background
Low CR enrolment rates and logistical challenges (travel, work commitments) increase cardiac event risks, straining healthcare systems. Digitalization during COVID-19 amplified the need for remote solutions.
Methods
Developed Heart-Track™, a mobile app with heart rate sensors, automated exercise prescriptions, remote monitoring, and gamification. Conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing digital CR to center-based CR.
Results
Digital CR was non-inferior to center-based CR for safety and clinical effectiveness. 83% of patients rated Heart-Track™ as satisfactory, reporting improved motivation and convenience. Annual savings: $82,320 in manpower costs.
Conclusion
Heart-Track™ successfully transformed CR delivery, improving access, outcomes, and sustainability. Plans include expanding to manage other chronic diseases and scaling to community networks.
Lessons Learnt
Early patient engagement and tailored guidance were critical. Collaboration among clinicians, IT developers, and patients ensured user adoption.
Additional Information
2020 National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity (HIP) Best Practice Medal – Automation, IT & Robotics Innovation.
Keywords
Digital Health, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Patient Empowerment, Remote Monitoring, Gamification, Heart-Track™, Cost Savings, Care Redesign
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Cardiology, Rehabilitation Therapy, Physiotherapy, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Jaclyn Chow Jie Ling |
Project Member(s) | Ashton Neoh Eng Chuan |
Connect with this contributor!
Jaclyn Chow Jie Ling - Jaclyn_jl_chow@ttsh.com.sg
Ashton Neoh Eng Chuan - eng_chuan_neoh@ttsh.com.sg