Brookfield

Researchers are evaluating the feasibility, effectiveness, and adherence of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program that incorporates telemedicine. The study aims to assess multiple aspects including quality of life, nutritional counseling, maximum metabolic activity, diabetic management, tobacco cessation, blood pressure, lipid control, and psychosocial support. This approach uses real-time conversations between patients and therapists combined with observed exercise training to support cardiac recovery. Participants will undergo an initial review, rehabilitation sessions, nutrition consultation, and risk assessment. Once cleared for the program, they will be assigned a cardiac rehabilitation specialist and begin 36 rehabilitation sessions. Each session includes pre-session questions, surveys, monitoring of vital signs before, during, and after exercise, following an exercise protocol, and performing exercises off the device. The ROMTech Portable Connect Rehab System, a device that assists movement to measure, strengthen muscles, and increase joint range of motion, will be used as part of the therapy. Throughout the 12-week treatment, participants attend and complete sessions while researchers monitor their physical activity and health through tools such as the Duke Activity Status Index, Patient Health Questionnaire, Short Physical Performance Battery, and Short Form-36 at the start and end of treatment. Vital signs and exercise adherence are tracked during sessions. The study evaluates patient progress, quality of life, and safety during and after the rehabilitation program, providing comprehensive monitoring of cardiac rehabilitation outcomes.