aspg-3-3874-1791417375 20261007235615 American Scientific Publishing Group admin@americaspg.com American Scientific Publishing Group Fusion: Practice and Applications FPA 2770-0070 2692-4048 2025 20 2 Iman Kadhim Ajlan Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia Ahmad Fadhil Yusof Faculty of Computing, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor 81310, Malaysia Fahad Taha AL-Dhief Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Malaysia Nurhizam Saif Center for Software Technology and Management, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia Ali Hashim Abbas Department of Computer Technical Engineering, College of Information Technology, Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University, Al-Muthanna 66002, Iraq Chronic diseases (CDs) have become as significant as communicable diseases due to their rising mortality rates and long-term effects. Coronary artery disease (CAD), one of the most common NCDs, is increasingly concerning due to its impact on both death rates and overall health. Managing CAD typically requires professional care and lifestyle changes, which may be inaccessible to some patients due to financial constraints or difficulty in modifying their habits. However, remote health solutions, like mobile applications, could help CAD patients improve their condition and lower risks. In Iraq, the willingness of CAD patients to use mHealth apps has not been explored. This study examines existing mHealth readiness models and incorporates additional factors that consider the needs of CAD patients and the Iraqi context. This will be achieved by adapting a questionnaire based on expert feedback and distributing it to CAD patients in Iraq. 2025 13 25 3874 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 10.54216/FPA.200202 https://www.americaspg.com/journal/3/article/3874 https://www.americaspg.com/storage/articles/manuscripts/01M26DW91C688KR5XKCQTJXZ9F.pdf