Table 3.
Patient-level barriers and facilitators of the uptake of digital health technology (29 studies)
| Studies, n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Facilitators | |
| Improved connection and communication with clinicians | 10 (34.5) |
| Personalized components | 6 (20.7) |
| Easy to use technology | 5 (17.2) |
| Previous experience with technology | 5 (17.2) |
| Perceived usefulness | 5 (17.2) |
| Empowerment | 5 (17.2) |
| Education and training sessions | 3 (10.3) |
| Support from family and/or caregivers | 2 (6.9) |
| Home internet access | 2 (6.9) |
| Technological support | 2 (6.9) |
| Willingness to learn | 1 (3.4) |
| Higher education | 1 (3.4) |
| Improved sense of security | 1 (3.4) |
| Barriers | |
| Difficult to use technology | 7 (24.1) |
| Poor internet connection | 7 (24.1) |
| Fear of using technology | 6 (20.7) |
| Impersonal care delivery | 5 (17.2) |
| Older age | 5 (17.2) |
| Lack of interest in technology | 5 (17.2) |
| Cognitive impairment | 4 (13.8) |
| Technical problems | 4 (13.8) |
| Time consuming | 4 (13.8) |
| Emotional and/or moral implications | 3 (10.3) |
| Financial concerns | 3 (10.3) |
| Language barriers | 3 (10.3) |
| Anxiety and/or other mental health conditions | 1 (3.4) |
| Mobility limitations | 1 (3.4) |