Patient perspectives on digital patient reported outcomes in routine care of inflammatory bowel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital patient reported outcomes are used increasingly in daily care and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. Their purpose includes increased focus on patient wellbeing, reduction in avoidable follow-up consultations and increased patient self-management. However, implementation issues occur and studies indicate patients may have concerns, particularly regarding having fewer face-to-face consultations. This study aims to explore patients' perspectives of use and non-use of digital patient reported outcomes and to understand the mechanisms underpinning patient reluctance to engage with this health technology.

Results

Sixteen patients with inflammatory bowel disease at a regional hospital in Denmark were interviewed about their experiences of, and perspectives

SUBMITTER: Nielsen AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8448812 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature