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Published on in Vol 5, No 7 (2017): July

The Health Buddies App as a Novel Tool to Improve Adherence and Knowledge in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Pilot Study

The Health Buddies App as a Novel Tool to Improve Adherence and Knowledge in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Pilot Study

The Health Buddies App as a Novel Tool to Improve Adherence and Knowledge in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: A Pilot Study

Authors of this article:

Lien Desteghe1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Kiki Kluts1 Author Orcid Image ;   Johan Vijgen2 Author Orcid Image ;   Pieter Koopman2 Author Orcid Image ;   Dagmara Dilling-Boer2 Author Orcid Image ;   Joris Schurmans2 Author Orcid Image ;   Paul Dendale1, 2 Author Orcid Image ;   Hein Heidbuchel1, 3 Author Orcid Image
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