Determinants of acceptance of patients with heart failure and their informal caregivers regarding an interactive decision-making system: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Heart failure is a growing challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Technological solutions have the potential to improve the health of patients and help to reduce costs. Acceptability is a prerequisite for the use and a successful implementation of new disruptive technologies. This qualitative study aimed to explore determinants that influence the acceptance of patients and their informal caregivers regarding a patient-oriented digital decision-making solution-a doctor-at-home system.

Design

We applied a semistructured design using an interview guide that was based on a theoretical framework influenced by established acceptance theories. The interviews were analysed using a content analysis.

Setting

A multicentred study in four European countries.<

SUBMITTER: Zippel-Schultz B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8211061 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature