Developing an app for patients on ventricular assist devices: The VADKids app

Although there are numerous smart phone applications available for patients to promote medical adherence, there are none identified in the literature specific to aid patients in advanced heart failure being supported by ventricular assist devices (VADs). By developing a smart phone application called VADKids App, we sought to improve how we communicate, relay information, and share data with our patients and other providers on our VAD team. More research is needed to determine whether the VADKids App is indeed effective in achieving these goals.
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research