Table 3.

Summary of feedback from patient partners on Smart Watch and heart rate monitor information sheet

Positives	Negatives
Heart rate/minute function is useful—the beeps warn of abnormal heart rate, leading the user to stop and rest	Device needs regular charging (every three days)
Stress level on body is easily monitored—if user becomes stressed, device tells them to breath in/out	Device is not designed for people with Long COVID—it often encourages the user to do exercise instead of slowing down
Device facilitates communication with GP—users can show some of the outcomes to their GP, which then can sometimes lead to referral to specific services	Device oxygen levels are lower than oxygen levels on a pulse oximeter. This can create anxiety amongst users who are unsure what to do about low readings and whether to seek medical help
Slim and light, user-friendly, easy to set up	Device may be too large for a user’s wrist and can sometime irritate the skin