Effectiveness of a smartphone app in promoting zero time exercise and fitness in patients with coronary heart disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Grant Data
Project Title
Effectiveness of a smartphone app in promoting zero time exercise and fitness in patients with coronary heart disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Po Tai
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Emeritus Professor Lam Tai Hing
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Cheung Yee Tak Derek
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Ho Daniel Sai Yin
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Lau Yuk Kong
(Co-Investigator)
Miss Wan Ngai Teck Alice
(Co-Investigator)
Miss Choy Hau Kim
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Yung Chi Yui
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Lai Yuen Kwan Agnes
(Co-Investigator)
Dr Wang Man Ping
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
18
Start Date
2017-04-06
Amount
100000
Conference Title
Effectiveness of a smartphone app in promoting zero time exercise and fitness in patients with coronary heart disease: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Presentation Title
Keywords
coronary heart disease, handgrip strength, muscle strength, physical activity, smartphone application
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
14151111
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Mini Grant
Funding Year
2016
Status
Completed
Objectives
To evaluate the feasibility and assess the preliminary efficacy of the smartphone Zero-time Exercise app for increasing in physical activities and other health related outcomes.