Table 2.
Themes and Subthemes
| Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
| Barriers to Perceiving Internet-based Home Care | Cognitive bias; Traditional perceptions of access to care; Preference for care by children |
| Barriers to Seeking Internet-based Home Care | Insufficient access to information; Low use of the internet; Low trust in the internet; Declining physical function; Relatively cumbersome process; Children placing orders for them |
| Barriers to Paying for Internet-based Home Care | Expensive; Lack of standardization of fees; Lack of health insurance policy support |
| Barriers to Engaging in Internet-based Home Care | Inadequate integration and relevance; Limited service items; Limited service hours; Lack of service continuity; Untimely internet-mediated feedback; Leakage of personal information; Uneven service quality; Potential risks to patient safety |