Implementation of Telemonitoring in Health Care: Facilitators and Barriers for Using eHealth for Older Adults with Chronic Conditions

Figures & data

Table 1 Description of Participants per Each Interview

	Group/Individual	Number of Participants	Occupation
Interview 1	Group	4	Assistant nurses
Interview 2	Group	4	Assistant nurses
Interview 3	Group	3	Nurses
Interview 4	Group	2	Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist
Interview 5	Individual	1	General practitioner

Table 2 Overview of Subcategories and Categories

Subcategory	Category
The use of technology in daily practice	Previous experience with digital technology
Importance of preparation, patient safety, and security	Need for preparation before implementation
Positive, neutral, and negative expectations of telemonitoring Use of telemonitoring, and meaning for the patient	Perceptions of using telemonitoring in daily practice from the patient’s perspective
Thoughts about the intended technique Technique as a supportive aid	Perceptions of the relevance of and reasons for applying telemonitoring from the care team’s perspective

Table 3 Identified Facilitators and Barriers, Weighted Results, and Clinical Implications

Weighted Results	Clinical Implications
Facilitators when implementing telemonitoring
Identify healthcare professionals’ previous experiences with telemonitoring.	Identify key persons with positive experiences to help out at the start.
Identify healthcare professionals’ knowledge gaps early.	Include all personnel early in the process to avoid misinterpretations.
Early detection of deterioration	A more preventive healthcare.
Barriers when implementing telemonitoring
Legal, logistical, or economical perspective	Important to identify stakeholders early in the process and have them involved during the whole process to facilitate the process.
Joint project with both region and municipality	Decide who will be responsible for different parts of the project.
Technical literacy	Education and involvement in the implementation process