"OPTImAL": an ontology for patient adherence modeling in physical activity domain.

Kristina LivitckaiaVassilis KoutkiasEvangelia KouidiMark van GilsNikolaos MaglaverasIoanna Chouvarda

Published in: BMC medical informatics and decision making (2019)

OPTImAL describes relations of 320 factors originated from 60 multidimensional aspects (e.g., social, clinical, psychological, etc.) affecting CVD patient adherence to physical activity and exercise. The formal model is evidence-based and can serve as a knowledge tool in the practice of cardiac rehabilitation experts, supporting the process of activity regimen recommendation for better patient adherence.

Keyphrases

physical activity
case report
healthcare
body mass index
type diabetes
mental health
sleep quality
glycemic control
body composition
depressive symptoms
resistance training