Wearable Devices in Elderly Chronic Disease Management: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore the perceptions of elderly patients with chronic diseases and their healthcare providers on the use of wearable devices for home health monitoring, identifying barriers and facilitators to their effective adoption in China's rapidly aging population.

Background

As China's population ages, managing chronic diseases among elderly patients has become increasingly complex. Wearable health monitoring devices offer a promising solution, enabling remote and continuous health tracking. However, the adoption of these devices remains limited, particularly among elderly patients. Understanding the perspectives of both patients and healthcare providers is crucial for optimizing wearable device use in chronic disease management.

Design

A qualitative descriptive stud

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12680462 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature