The Use of SMS Text Messaging to Improve the Hospital-to-Community Transition in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome (Txt2Prevent): Results From a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Ross, Emily S (Author), Sakakibara, Brodie M (Author), Mackay, Martha H (Author), Whitehurst, David G T (Author), Singer, Joel (Author), Toma, Mustafa (Author), Corbett, Kitty K (Author), Van Spall, Harriette G C (Author), Rutherford, Kimberly (Author), Gheorghiu, Bobby (Author), Code, Jillianne (Author), Lear, Scott A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

BackgroundAcute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of hospital admission in North America. Many patients with ACS experience challenges after discharge that impact their clinical outcomes and psychosocial well-being. SMS text messaging has the potential to provide support to patients during...