Table 2 Themes and Subthemes
From: Barriers to accessing internet-based home Care for Older Patients: a qualitative study
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
Barriers to Perceiving Internet-based Home Care | Cognitive bias; Traditional perceptions of access to care; Preference for care by children |
Barriers to Seeking Internet-based Home Care | Insufficient access to information; Low use of the internet; Low trust in the internet; Declining physical function; Relatively cumbersome process; Children placing orders for them |
Barriers to Paying for Internet-based Home Care | Expensive; Lack of standardization of fees; Lack of health insurance policy support |
Barriers to Engaging in Internet-based Home Care | Inadequate integration and relevance; Limited service items; Limited service hours; Lack of service continuity; Untimely internet-mediated feedback; Leakage of personal information; Uneven service quality; Potential risks to patient safety |