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Patients' expectations and experiences with the usage of a self-care application for heart failure: A qualitative interview study.
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- How digital health tools shape emotional support experiences in cardiovascular care: a systematic review and thematic synthesis.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2026Pooled it
- A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies on cardiovascular disease patients' experiences using digital health tools.Frontiers in public health · 2025Pooled it
- Self-Care Experiences of Individuals with Heart Failure: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- User-Centered Design of an Electronic COPD Patient Questionnaire for Clinical Decision Support.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026Article
- A qualitative study of telemedicine in heart failure care.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a chronic disease characterized by high mortality and healthcare expenditures. Digital health solutions, including mobile health applications (apps), offer opportunities to enhance patients' self-care and quality of life. This qualitative study aimed to explore expectations, experiences, and usage behaviour of HF-patients regarding a self-care app ( Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted at 2-3 weeks (initial: n = 38), and 4-6 months (post: n = 45) of app use across four European countries. Most patients were male (initial: 84%; post: 78%), aged 60-69 years (initial and post: 29%), with mild HF symptoms. Interviews were transcribed, pseudonymised, and analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: Five key themes were identified: 1) Conclusions: User-friendliness, continuous monitoring, rapid feedback, and e-learning modules are crucial for integrating self-care apps into daily HF care. While technical reliability and individualisation may enhance long-term use, most HF patients considered the app as a complement to, not a replacement for, professional healthcare guidance.
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