The Use of Virtual World-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation to Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Choices Among Cardiac Patients: Intervention Development and Pilot Study Protocol

BackgroundDespite proven benefits through the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and reduction of mortality, cardiac rehabilitation (CR) remains underutilized in cardiac patients. Underserved populations most affected by CVD including rural residents, low so...

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Main Authors: Brewer, LaPrincess C, Kaihoi, Brian, Zarling, Kathleen K, Squires, Ray W, Thomas, Randal, Kopecky, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2015-04-01
Series:JMIR Research Protocols
Online Access:http://www.researchprotocols.org/2015/2/e39/