Table 4:
Themes of participant perspectives of future use of digital and mHealth technologies with exemplar quotations.
| Major Themes | Minor themes | Exemplar quotations |
|---|---|---|
| Concerns about use | Intrusiveness | “I work full time, so answers are contingent on devices being unobtrusive in a work environment” (Female, Age 55, Record 310) “Do not want any kind of constant monitoring” (Female, Age 61, Record 9) |
| Losing face-to-face interaction | “I love coming to the clinic and the interaction between the personal contact with all of the staff” (Female, Age 80, Record 44) “I like coming here. Less I have to do at home; the better I like it” (Male, Age 74, Record 40) |
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| Needs more details | “More details needed” (Female, Age 79, Record 294) “What are the side effects?” (Male, Age 68, Record 161) |
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| Barriers to use | Physical limitations | “Had stroke 3 years ago and now have problems trying to read on the internet” (Female, Age 76, Record 326) “I am blind, but willing to use talking instruments” (Female, Age 58, Record 184) |
| Requires assistance | “Would need assistance from spouse for email/internet” (Male, Age 69, Record 68) “Good instruction, including video would be important for me to make sure I was doing it correctly” (Male, Age 51, Record 291) |
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| Lack of technology access | “Do not own a smartphone but is willing to learn” (Female, Age 66, Record 22) “Do not have internet access” (Female, Age 59, Record 1) |
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| Willingness to use | Enthusiasm | “It would be easier for me at home” (Female, Age 74, Record 269) “Great idea!” (Male, Age 57, Record 29) |
| Opposition | “I am old school and would rather write” (Male, Age 64, Record 91) “Do not use smartphone and have no desire to do so” (Male, Age 68, Record 222) |