Why the study?
What are the views of patients and healthcare professionals on the acceptability and perceived usefulness of telemonitoring in the management of chronic heart failure?
Population
18 patients with chronic heart failure (61% male, mean age 75 years) and 5 healthcare professionals
Design
Other
Authors
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Should not yet change HF telemonitoring practice; leaves open strategies to address clinician workload and dependence concerns.
What are the views of patients and healthcare professionals on the acceptability and perceived usefulness of telemonitoring in the management of chronic heart failure?
Telemonitoring for chronic heart failure is well-received by patients for reassurance, but requires careful case selection and training to address professional concerns about workload and patient dependence.
Fairbrother et al. (2013) studied this question.