Readiness for Voice Technology in Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The clinical application of voice technology provides novel opportunities in the field of telehealth. However, patients' readiness for this solution has not been investigated among patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Objective

This paper aims to evaluate patients' anticipated experiences regarding telemedicine, including voice conversational agents combined with provider-driven support delivered by phone.

Methods

A cross-sectional study enrolled patients with chronic CVD who were surveyed using a validated investigator-designed questionnaire combining 19 questions (eg, demographic data, medical history, preferences for using telehealth services). Prior to the survey, respondents were educated on the telemedicine services presented in the questionna

SUBMITTER: Kowalska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7775197 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature