Evaluation of a Preparatory eHealth Intervention to Support Cardiac Patients During Their Waiting Period.

The goal of this pilot study is to evaluate the feasibility of an eHealth intervention for cardiac patients during their waiting period before their rehabilitation.The main questions it aims to answer are:What is the feasibility of an eHealth intervention designed for cardiac patients with a low socio-economic position during the waiting period before their cardiac rehabilitation.What is the potential effect of this intervention on patient activation and feelings of certainty and guidance.Participants will:Be randomised in either intervention or control groupFill in a questionnaire at the start of their waiting period (after release from the hospital)Use the eHealth intervention during their waiting period (usually 2 to 6 weeks)(intervention group only)Fill in a questionnaire at the start of their rehabilitationResearchers will compare intervention and control group to see if the intervention has improved patient activation and feelings of certainty and guidance.

Inclusion Criteria:The patient is eligible for participation in cardiac rehabilitationThe patient has signed the standard rehabilitation agreement provided by the rehabilitation centre and has agreed to be contacted for research purposesThe patient is aged 18 years or aboveThe patient signs an informed consent formThe patient is sufficient in the Dutch languageThe patient has access to a mobile phone with internetThe patient is identified as someone with a low SEP, which will be determined by the socioeconomic status of the neighbourhoodExclusion Criteria:Upon referral, the medical status of the patient is screened by a physician of the CR center. Patients with severe physical, psychological, or cognitive impairments will not be included in the study.