Facilitators and Barriers to Uptake of Remote Cardiac Monitoring in a Rural Setting: A Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When part of a comprehensive cardiac implantable electronic device care program, remote monitoring (RM) is an effective strategy for maximizing clinical and patient satisfaction outcomes. In rural settings, however, there are multilevel influences that could simultaneously make RM care less attainable. We sought to identify facilitators and barriers to effective RM as part of a cardiac implantable electronic device care program in rural areas.

Methods

Using a qualitative study design, semistructured interviews were conducted of patients with a cardiac implantable electronic device and physicians who treat these patients in rural New England inclusive of primary care doctors, cardiologists, and cardiac electrophysiologists. Data were analyzed using a mixed deductiv

SUBMITTER: Zeitler EP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12684608 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature