dc.contributor.author | Sönnerfors, Pernilla | |
dc.contributor.author | Roaldsen, Kirsti Skavberg | |
dc.contributor.author | Lundell, Sara | |
dc.contributor.author | Toots, Annika | |
dc.contributor.author | Wadell, Karin | |
dc.contributor.author | Halvarsson, Alexandra | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-08-30T08:37:24Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-08-30T08:37:24Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023-02-13 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background Despite well-known positive efects of pulmonary rehabilitation, access is limited. New strategies to
improve access are advocated, including the use of eHealth tools.<p>
<p>Objectives The aim of this study was to explore prospective users’ preferences for an eHealth tool to support the selfmanagement of physical activity and exercise training in COPD.
<p>Methods A qualitative research design was applied. Data was collected in six, audio recorded, digital co-creation
workshops, which were guided by a participatory and appreciative action and refection approach. A total of 17
prospective users took part in the process, including people with COPD (n=10), relatives (n=2), health care givers
(n=4) and a patient organization representative (n=1). During the workshops, pre-selected relevant topics to exploring end-users’ preferences for eHealth support in self-management in COPD were discussed. The workshops were
recorded and transcribed. Data was analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis.
<p>Results The overarching theme “fusing with, rather than replacing existing support structures” was uncovered when
the two-sided relationship between positive expectations towards digital solutions and the fear of losing access to
established rehabilitation systems, emerged in the discussions. Three categories were identifed, focused on wishes for
an evidence-based support platform of information about COPD, a well-designed eHealth tool including functionalities to motivate in the self-management of physical activity and exercise training, and requirements of various forms
of support. Co-creators believed that there were clear benefts in combining the best of digital and existing support
systems.
<p>Conclusions Co-creators viewed an eHealth tool including support for physical activity and exercise training as a
valuable digital complement to the now existing rehabilitation services. A future eHealth tool needs to focus on userfriendliness and prospective users’s requests. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Sönnerfors, Roaldsen, Lundell, Toots, Wadell, Halvarsson. Preferences for an eHealth tool to support physical activity and exercise training in COPD: a qualitative study from the viewpoint of prospective users. BMC Pulmonary Medicine. 2023;23:65:1-13 | en_US |
dc.identifier.cristinID | FRIDAID 2131259 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.1186/s12890-023-02353-3 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1471-2466 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10037/30528 | |
dc.language.iso | eng | en_US |
dc.publisher | BMC | en_US |
dc.relation.journal | BMC Pulmonary Medicine | |
dc.rights.accessRights | openAccess | en_US |
dc.rights.holder | Copyright 2023 The Author(s) | en_US |
dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 | en_US |
dc.rights | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) | en_US |
dc.title | Preferences for an eHealth tool to support physical activity and exercise training in COPD: a qualitative study from the viewpoint of prospective users | en_US |
dc.type.version | publishedVersion | en_US |
dc.type | Journal article | en_US |
dc.type | Tidsskriftartikkel | en_US |
dc.type | Peer reviewed | en_US |