Usability of COPD u-Healthcare Services: A from Patient Experience Perspective.
10.4258/jksmi.2009.15.4.493
- Author:
Jeongeun KIM
1
;
Yoonju SHIN
;
Sukwha KIM
;
Heechan KIM
;
Kyungwhan KIM
;
Sukchul YANG
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
u-Healthcare;
Usability;
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease);
In-depth Interview;
Qualitative Content Analysis
- MeSH:
Delivery of Health Care;
Humans;
Intention;
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Medical Informatics
2009;15(4):493-500
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: This study determines the usability of the experimental u-Healthcare services program by examining the prior experience of COPD patients. METHODS: A qualitative content analysis and in-depth interviews were conducted. A total of eight COPD patients with prior experience in u-Healthcare services were interviewed between August 12, 2009 and September 10, 2009. RESULTS: The participants were asked open questions on u-Healthcare services, including their general experience, major attributes, service expectations, future usage intentions, and education and training needs. The participants were also asked to indicate current healthcare inconveniences that u-Healthcare services might solve. CONCLUSION: The results of this study based on patient experience suggest the potential viability of u-Healthcare services.
