Table 1.

Examples of the text messages developed. All messages start with “T2P:” to indicate the source .

Topic	Example text message
Appointment reminders	T2P: Make an appointment to see your family doctor within 2 weeks of leaving the hospital. If you need a doctor, try the tool at: http://bit.ly/findaMD. (Day 2)
Smoking cessation	T2P: Not smoking is one of the most important things you can do for your health. For quitting resources, check out: http://bit.ly/quitnow.bc. (Day 8)
Recovery guidelines	T2P: Resuming sex: a general guide is that if you can go up a flight of stairs without symptoms, it is probably safe to restart sexual activities. (Day 14)
Psychosocial	T2P: It is common to feel sad or depressed after a heart attack or being in the hospital. If you feel this way for 2+ weeks, contact your doctor. (Day 16)
Physical activity	T2P: Have you done something physically active today? If you have questions, call the Physical Activity Line at 1-877-725-1149 or talk to your doctor. (Day 21)
Medication reminders	T2P: Bring a list of your medications to your appointment when you see your doctor. You can get copies from your pharmacist. (Day 9)