Patient-Led Mass Screening for Atrial Fibrillation in the Older Population Using Handheld Electrocardiographic Devices Integrated With a Clinician-Coordinated Remote Central Monitoring System: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial and Process Evaluation
CONCLUSIONS: By incorporating an integrated health care approach involving patient empowerment, centralized clinician-coordinated ECG monitoring, and facilitation of primary care and specialist services, it is possible to diagnose and treat AF early to reduce stroke risk. This study will provide new information on how to implement AF screening using digital health technology practicably and feasibly for older and frail populations residing in the community.TRIAL REGISTRATION: Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12621000184875; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=380877.INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/34778.PMID:35103614 | DOI:10.2196/34778
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Kam Cheong Wong Tu N Nguyen Simone Marschner Samual Turnbull Mason Jenner Burns Jia Yi Anna Ne Vishal Gopal Anupama Balasuriya Indrawansa Steven A Trankle Tim Usherwood Saurabh Kumar Richard I Lindley Clara K Chow Source Type: research
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