A Usability Study of a Tele-health Service for Patients With Peripheral Arterial Disease.

The aim of the study is to analyze the applicability (usability) of a tele-health service as part of a potential disease management program for patients with peripheral arterial disease.The following investigations will be conducted as part of the usability study. In the context of a tele-health service, knowledge, physical condition (including walking distance) will be documented during face-to-face and televisits, dislocated supervised gait training and education will be provided, and satisfaction with the tele-health service will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:Documented diagnosis of "peripheral arterial occlusive disease" in, IIa and IIb (according to Fontaine).Age between 18 and 80 yearsWritten informed consentSmartphone with Android operating systemUnderstanding of how to use the tele-health serviceExclusion Criteria:Patients with PAD stages I, III and IV (according to Fontaine)Lack of complianceSmartphone with non-Android operating system or incompatible software