Perceptions of Information and Communication Technology as Support for Family Members of Persons With Heart Failure: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heart failure (HF) affects not only the person diagnosed with the syndrome but also family members, who often have the role of informal carers. The needs of these carers are not always met, and information and communications technology (ICT) could have the potential to support them in their everyday life. However, knowledge is lacking about how family members perceive ICT and see opportunities for this technology to support them.

Objective

The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of ICT solutions as supportive aids among family members of persons with HF.

Methods

A qualitative design was applied. A total of 8 focus groups, comprising 23 family members of persons affected by HF, were conducted between March 2015 and January 2017. Participants wer

SUBMITTER: Allemann H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6664659 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature