Table 1.
Baseline socio-demographic and clinical characteristics.
| All participants (n = 58)a | Ethnographic subgroup (n = 29) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, median (IQR) | 77 (64–82) | 74 (62–82) |
| Women, n (%) | 21 (36) | 10 (34) |
| Ethnic minorities, n (%) | 3 (5) | 3 (10) |
| Diabetes mellitus, n (%) | 23 (40) | 13 (45) |
| Chronic obstructive lung disease, n (%) | 10 (18) | 6 (21) |
| Level of competency in use of digital technologies | ||
| Very limited or none, n (%) | 27 (48) | 13 (45) |
| Competent, n (%) | 23 (41) | 14 (48) |
| Expert, n (%) | 6 (11) | 2 (7) |
| Living arrangement | ||
| With partner, n (%) | 39 (67) | 21 (72) |
| With other family members, n (%) | 4 (7) | 3 (10) |
| Alone, n (%) | 12 (21) | 4 (14) |
| Sheltered accommodation, n (%) | 3 (5) | 1 (3) |
| Self-assessed severity of symptoms | ||
| NYHA class 1, n (%) | 9 (16) | 3 (11) |
| NYHA class 2, n (%) | 25 (45) | 12 (44) |
| NYHA class 3, n (%) | 16 (29) | 10 (37) |
| NYHA class 4, n (%) | 6 (11) | 2 (7) |
IQR: interquartile range; NYHA: New York Heart Association.
a
Level of competency and symptom assessment could not be assessed in two patients who withdrew before using the system.