Argyroula Kalaitzaki, Michael Rovithis, Alexios Dimitropoulos, Sofia Koukouli, Manolis Linardakis, Elli Katsiri, Nikos Rikos, George Vasilopoulos, George Tsolas, Aikaterini Papachristou, Anastasia Dimitrantzou, Dimitrios Katsiris, Areti Stavropoulou
Background and Objectives : Older patients' needs are rarely examined beforehand, and thus, although technology-based tools can enhance self-management, acceptability rates are still low. This study aimed to examine and compare self-reported needs, priorities, and preferences of older patients with heart failure (HF), diabetes mellitus type II (DM2), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) toward technology use to enhance self-management. Materials and Methods : A convenience sample of 473 participants over 60 s (60...
August 19, 2023: Medicina