Table 2.

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria:

1) Aged ≥ 18 years

2) Diagnosed with congestive heart failure

3) Hospitalised primarily for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) at the time of inclusion

4) Sufficient digital literacy, or caretaker with digital literacy

5) Able to speak and read the Dutch Language

Exclusion criteria:

1) Unable to understand the purpose and procedures of the study

2) Unable to walk a distance of 4 m independently (walking aids are allowed)

3) Cardiac rehabilitation programme followed in the previous 12 months

4) No internet connection

5) Untreated life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia

6) Early phase after acute coronary syndrome (latest 3 months)

7) Uncontrolled hypertension

8) Advanced atrioventricular block

9) Severe aortic stenosis

10) Up-coming major (cardiac) surgery in 3 months