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INSIDE >> THE INDUSTRY
Nutritional Aspects of Rehabilitation
"What's App?" Nutritional Aids Go High-Tech
Heather Jacobson, Dietetic Intern at Helen Hayes Hospital
O
ver the past decade,
technology trends
have made a positive
impact in health
care, notably in
rehabilitation services for cardiac
patients. Apps available on
smartphones and tablets are being
utilized more frequently in cardiac
rehabilitation to monitor and track
patients' progress. These apps
allow patients and members of the
medical team to review clinical data
such as blood pressure, weight,
and blood sugars, and they also
provide a physical activity record.
Having access to this information at
its fingertips helps the medical team
provide feedback more efficiently to
the patient, and the patient gains a
better understanding of areas that
need improvement.
Currently, there are a variety of
apps and tools being utilized by
individuals in efforts to improve
their overall health and wellness.
A common question asked by
consumers is, "Which apps or
tools are the best for me?" There
is no one correct answer, as this is
dependent on an individual's goals
and health concerns. Throughout
the years, apps have become
increasingly individualized, allowing
results to be revealed more quickly
and efficiently.
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A common question asked by
consumers is, "Which apps or
tools are the best for me?"
Ellen Aberegg, MA, LD, RDN, and
Carol Guarino, MS, RD, CDE,
presented at the 2015 AACVPR
Annual Meeting, evaluating the
efficacy of numerous cardiac and
nutrition apps, each providing their
own benefits. Some of these apps
include, but are not limited to, the
Pocket Dietitian, Shopwell, Sodium
Tracker, HealthyOut, and the popular
My Fitness Pal. These apps assist
with meal planning, offer the ability to
enter health history, monitor intake of
specific nutrients, and have access
to an exercise tracker and barcode
scanner. These apps have educated
patients and enabled continued
motivation by establishing goals.
One component missing from these
apps is the collaboration of the
medical team, which is obtainable
with a new and innovative program
known as Moving Analytics.
Moving Analytics is one example of
how technology can take fitness/
nutrition trackers to the next level.
It has developed new and exciting
features for cardiac patients.
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With access to a smart phone or
tablet, the patient and the medical
team have convenient access to
a wide range of clinical data and
exercise records that they are able
to monitor daily. Nutritionally, this
app provides the patient with food
questionnaires. Typically, these
food questionnaires inquire about
a patient's diet, food frequency,
sodium intake, consumption
of saturated fats, and other
valuable information that can help
evaluate their nutrition status. This
assessment determines if dietary
changes and recommendations are
necessary as nutrition contributes
to patient's performance in cardiac
rehabilitation. Hopefully more
apps developed in the near future
will strive to incorporate a team
approach to ensure all disciplines
are being included, allowing for
intensive, collaborative patient care.
Research has supported a strong
correlation between patients
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