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. 2021 Oct 18;21:565. doi: 10.1186/s12877-021-02474-6

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