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Long-Term Monitoring of Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Digital Health Technology:
Shih-Ying Chien1,2,3, Han-Chung Hu4,5, Hsiu-Ying Cho5
1Department of Industrial Design, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|February 5, 2025
Summary
Digital health technology (DHT) offers significant benefits for managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Addressing barriers like digital safety and leveraging facilitators such as cost reduction can improve patient care and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Widespread adoption of digital health technology (DHT) in clinical practice.
- Further optimization potential for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) care.
- Qualitative research conducted with 35 healthcare professionals in Taiwan.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate barriers and facilitators for implementing DHT in long-term COPD monitoring.
- Gather insights from Taiwanese healthcare professionals on DHT challenges and opportunities.
- Enhance respiratory rehabilitation and long-term monitoring of COPD patients using DHT.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- Involved 35 healthcare professionals from various Taiwanese hospitals.
- Identified key themes related to DHT development and implementation.
Main Results:
- Identified barriers: digital safety, insurance, medical resources, digital divide.
- Identified facilitators: cost reduction, personalized prescriptions, user motivation.
- Recommended a user-centered approach for enhanced DHT acceptance and use.
Conclusions:
- Benefits of DHT for long-term COPD care outweigh disadvantages.
- Increased emphasis on DHT effectiveness for chronic diseases in Taiwan post-COVID-19.
- Web-based systems show promise for COPD rehabilitation and tracking, requiring attention to security and operations.
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