Heartwatch
Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP).
2003
The aim of Heartwatch is to reduce the morbidity and mortality of patients with cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention).
20% of GPs nationwide.
Data collection commenced in 2003; and is geographically diverse, representing all of the country.
The Heartwatch Programme has not advanced beyond Phase 1 which is a pilot demonstration programme. As such the purpose was to demonstrate the benefit of involvement in a structured care programme with care implemented according to defined clinical protocols.
ICGP, HSE, GP Cardiovasculare Clinical Lead, Academic Reserachers.
Up to four patient visits annually; measures include current status of patient; risk factors; diet and exercise; medications and referrals.
Yes http://www.icgp.ie/go/research/heartwatch/heartwatch_faqs/B4BBE9AC-F8B7-5457-4810B4E031764F8D.html
No.
Yes
Gender.
Data is collected at scheduled Heartwatch visits with patients who have agreed to participate in the programme. The GP practice completes the relevant data at each patient visit and enters the data on their GP software programme. Once data is completed they upload anonymised patient reports via the INDC website using an ID and password. Data is uploaded monthly by practices.
Not relevant for this activity.
23,554 patients registered with 472,235 continuing care visits in total; approximately 25,000 new records annually.
Annually.
Individual GPs have access to their own data. Automated aggregated reports are produced on request for the HSE by the Heartwatch administrator. There is no access to individual patient data. Access by application to aggregated anonymous data.
No.