Patients with heart failure, caregivers, providers receptive to mobile health but adoption barriers persist

Interviews with patients hospitalized for heart failure, caregivers, providers and organizational leaders highlighted several strengths of Mighty Heart (a major clinical trial examining the effectiveness of in-home and telehealth-enabled visits by paramedics) that may support its adoption and implementation across health systems, a Columbia Nursing-led study finds. However, financial and regulatory challenges must be addressed to maximize the reach and sustainability of mobile integrated health (MIH), the researchers note.

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