Skip to main content
. 2021 Aug 26;5(8):e26227. doi: 10.2196/26227

Table 11.

Needs of health care professionals and possible issues with information and communications technology–based management systems for patients with COVID-19.

Themes Subthemes
Major function requirements Hospital information system interface
Features of the wearable device
  • Additional measurement functions

  • Alarms

Features of the mobile app
  • Presenting a reference range

  • Messenger

Expected outcomes Improvement of patient safety
Contribution to reducing the burden on medical staff
Potential issues Stability and reliability of the device
Patient education
Accountability
Cost and reimbursement