Kimberly G Lockwood, Priya R Kulkarni, Jason Paruthi, Lauren S Buch, Mathieu Chaffard, Eva C Schitter, OraLee H Branch, Sarah A Graham
BACKGROUND: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting a significant proportion of adults. Digital health lifestyle change programs have emerged as a promising method of CVD prevention, offering benefits such as on-demand support, lower cost, and increased scalability. Prior research has shown the effectiveness of digital health interventions in reducing negative CVD outcomes. This pilot study focuses on the Lark Heart Health program, a fully digital artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone app, providing synchronous CVD risk counseling, educational content, and personalized coaching...
May 24, 2024: JMIR Formative Research