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. 2022 Feb 28;5(1):e29623. doi: 10.2196/29623

Table 6.

Results related to about SMART BEAR (N=142).

About SMART BEAR Clinicians (n=118), n (%) Older adults (n=24), n (%)
Participation in SMART BEAR project 108 (91.5) 16 (66.7)
Expectations

Less unnecessary visits 40 (33.9) 3 (12.5)

Enhanced patient’s safety 39 (33.1) 9 (37.5)

Better self-management of patients’ health status 77 (65.3) 10 (41.7)

Better patient’s social interactions 37 (31.4) 4 (16.7)

None 2 (1.7) 3 (12.5)

No answer 2 (1.7) a

Other


Enhanced patient’s autonomy 3 (12.5)


Enhanced patient’s confidence 55 (46.6) 4 (16.7)


Improved patient’s health status 12 (10.2)


Improved patient’s diet habits 28 (23.7) 2 (8.3)


Improved patient-physician communication 9 (7.6)


Time saving 23 (19.5) 6 (25)


Money saving 19 (16.1) 2 (8.3)
Concerns

Privacy 19 (16.1) 5 (20.8)

Change of routine 28 (23.7) 3 (12.5)

Erroneous measurements 37 (31.4) 4 (16.7)

Erroneous notifications (suggestions by platform) 31 (26.3) 3 (12.5)

Technical issues of the devices 60 (50.8) 7 (29.2)

Education on devices and platform use 75 (63.6) 2 (8.3)

Increased stress for the user 25 (21.2) 5 (20.8)

None 4 (3.4) 6 (25)

No answer 1 (0.8)

Other: decreased patient’s referral to private practice 2 (1.7)

aNot available.