Table 2.
Main themes and subthemes
| Main themes and subthemes | Number of interviews theme is referenced in | Number of overall references for theme | ||
| Positive features of the device | 7 | 35 | ||
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General positive comments about device | 6 | 15 | |
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Specific positives about device | 7 | 20 | |
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Cuff was appropriate | 6 | 12 |
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Start button worked well | 6 | 7 |
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Display screen worked well | 3 | 3 |
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No bruising after device use | 1 | 1 |
| Difficulties or problems with device | 7 | 28 | ||
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No difficulties or problems with device | 2 | 2 | |
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General difficulties or problems with device | 1 | 1 | |
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Specific difficulties or problems with device | 7 | 25 | |
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Issues positioning and securing cuff | 5 | 8 |
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Cuff too large for arm | 3 | 8 |
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Knowing or remembering when to take blood pressure measurements | 3 | 7 |
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Error messages on display screen | 2 | 4 |
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Battery issues | 1 | 2 |
| Device was simple to use | 6 | 16 | ||
| Comments about wireless capability and components | 6 | 8 | ||
| Would recommend device to someone else | 7 | 8 | ||
| Would use device in future | 6 | 6 | ||
| Suggestions for improving the device | 5 | 5 | ||
| Assistance to use device | 1 | 1 | ||