“It’s sort of a lifeline”: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients’ experiences of home telehealth.

Abstract

Users generally describe home telehealth in positive terms; however, patients still value face-to-face contact with health care professionals. The positive aspects of home telehealth, such as better access to health care and providing peace of mind, could be communicated to prospective users to improve uptake. Similarly, sustained use of telehealth is likely to be ensured if occasional visits from health care professionals are maintained.