7 General Discussion 149 Finally, Chapters 5 and 6 highlighted specific recommendations within the guide that had a greater impact than others. This suggests that the recommendations may not be equally effective but could benefit from a more hierarchical organization. However, it should be noted that the importance of any given recommendation varies widely, contingent on the project’s nature, context, and target audience. Therefore, future development of the guide could be aimed at investigating the importance of the guide’s recommendations within different contexts and professional groups. 7.6.2 Future of the CapriXpress For future intervention versions, we recommend several improvements to increase its effectiveness and impact. First, developing a seamless connection between the intervention and the patient’s care pathway will be crucial. Future steps should concentrate on collaborating with referring hospitals to investigate the integration of the intervention with their discharge procedures. Starting the intervention during the patient’s hospital visit, rather than at enrollment at the CR center as done in our feasibility study, provides a chance to support the patient throughout their entire journey. This approach could improve the intervention’s effectiveness. The connection at the end of the waiting period, as patients transition into the rehabilitation phase, could also be improved by having the intervention facilitate the intake process through compiling patient notes, reflections, and questions beforehand. Such information could serve as valuable prompts during the rehabilitation intake consultations, thereby streamlining the transition into rehabilitation and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the intervention. Enhancing the effectiveness of the CapriXpress can also be achieved by dynamically personalizing its content to meet patients’ diverse needs and preferences. This approach would enable patients to gain knowledge that is more relevant to their interests and personal health goals. Therefore, future research should focus on determining what content patients prefer in the intervention and how these preferences vary across patient profiles. Future development could focus on a blended system or incorporate strategies like initial screening questions or adding a feedback system that lets users indicate their preferred content. Besides adapting content to personal preferences, it will also be important to communicate realistic expectations about the nature of the advice provided. While the intervention offers general advice that can be customized to some extent, it is essential to clarify that most personalized guidance will come from healthcare professionals during the CR phase. Finally, future steps could be concentrated at expanding the scope of the CapriXpress after its effectiveness has been optimized. This can be done by making
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