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Acceptability of Home Monitoring for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Reactivation: A Qualitative Study.

Authors :
O'CONNOR, Sean
TREANOR, Charlene
WARD, Elizabeth
WICKENS, Robin
O'CONNELL, Abby
CULLIFORD, Lucy
ROGERS, Chris
GIDMAN, Eleanor
PETO, Tunde
KNOX, Paul
BURTON, Benjamin
LOTERY, Andrew
SIVAPRASAD, Sobha
REEVES, Barnaby
HOGG, Ruth
DONNELLY, Michael
Source :
Studies in Health Technology & Informatics; 2024, Vol. 315, p425-429, 5p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This study formed part of a diagnostic test accuracy study to quantify the ability of three index home monitoring (HM) tests (one paper-based and two digital tests) to identify reactivation in Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). The aim of the study was to investigate views about acceptability and explore adherence to weekly HM. Semi-structured interviews were held with 98 patients, family members, and healthcare professionals. A thematic approach was used which was informed by theories of technology acceptance. Various factors influenced acceptability including a patient's understanding about the purpose of monitoring. Training and ongoing support were regarded as essential for overcoming unfamiliarity with digital technology. Findings have implications for implementation of digital HM in the care of older people with nAMD and other long-term conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09269630
Volume :
315
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Studies in Health Technology & Informatics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178667638
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI240182