Table 3.
Advantages and disadvantages of home-based monitoring and telemonitoring for patients according to the respondents (n=57).
| Advantages or disadvantages | Values | |
| Advantages, n (%) |
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Improved patient comfort | 40 (70) |
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Reduced (emotional) burden of admission | 35 (61) |
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Reduced stress/more rest | 25 (44) |
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Better patient autonomy | 21 (37) |
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Higher patient satisfaction | 8 (14) |
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Higher patient safety | 7 (12) |
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Reduced over-medicalization during pregnancy | 2 (4) |
| Disadvantages, n (%) | ||
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Possible delay in providing help during emergencies or acute problems | 38 (67) |
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No direct communication with the consulting gynecologist | 18 (31) |
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Patients’ inability to conduct CTGa at home | 13 (23) |
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Technical issues | 17 (30) |
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Inability to follow instructions | 12 (21) |
aCTG: cardiotocography.