Interactive health communication applications for chronic disease: Patient and carer perspectives:

摘要: Interactive health communication applications (IHCAs) may be particularly useful to patients and carers managing chronic disease. We have run eight focus groups with two involving a total of 40 participants. The were designed seek patients' carers' requirements IHCAs identify the criteria they would use assess them. Analysis revealed that many participants saw value potential IHCAs. Even those modest previous computer experience could them little tuition. findings from this study policy implications for development maximize benefit carers.