Introduction:

The construction of knowledge from the exchange of knowledge between patients, families, and healthcare teams is a felt need that can impact health education and adherence to treatment.

Objective:

To develop a social appropriation strategy that enables innovation in the health care of people with ischemic heart disease and their families through the use of an MHealth tool.

Materials and methods:

Exploratory study that allowed the design of a strategy for the social appropriation of knowledge to improve the cardiovascular health of people suffering from myocardial ischemia. Thirty-one people participated, including patients, family members, and health professionals. Two virtual workshops were held in June, and follow-up phone calls were made between August and September. The participant's experiences and knowledge enabled the construction of the MHealth tool.

Results:

The critical reflection of the stakeholders facilitated the construction and development of the MHealth tool (webpage/app) named “Cuidando tu corazón” (Taking care of your heart).

Discussion:

Social appropriation strategies are a relevant tool for knowledge creation in health.

Conclusions:

The strategy implemented made it possible to recognize the importance of developing cardiovascular healthcare tools from stakeholders' needs, perspectives, and beliefs to improve education and care.

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