Heart Failure Patients and Providers' Views on Mobile Phone Monitoring
Author Information
Author(s): Emily Seto, Kevin J Leonard, Caterina Masino, Joseph A Cafazzo, Jan Barnsley, Heather J Ross
Primary Institution: University Health Network
Hypothesis
Are heart failure patients and their healthcare providers willing and able to use mobile phone-based remote monitoring technology?
Conclusion
Patients and clinicians want to use mobile phone-based remote monitoring but have reservations about workload and usability.
Supporting Evidence
- Patients felt comfortable using mobile phones more than computers.
- Clinicians expressed concerns about increased workload and medicolegal issues.
- Patients believed remote monitoring could improve their self-care and health management.
Takeaway
Patients and doctors think using mobile phones to check health is a good idea, but they worry it might be too much work or hard to use.
Methodology
A questionnaire was given to 100 heart failure patients, and interviews were conducted with 20 patients and 16 clinicians.
Potential Biases
Participants may have been more positive about remote monitoring than the general population.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single clinic, which may not represent all heart failure patients.
Participant Demographics
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Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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