Table 5 Proportions of participants' use of digital technologies in healthcare (n = 40)
Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Have you ever used a computer or mobile terminal for collecting information about or answering questions about health or disease? | ||
Yes, many times | 20 | 50 |
Once or twice | 8 | 20 |
Never | 11 | 28 |
Would you be happy to use a computer or tablet to communicate with a doctor or search for the types of information you are interested in? | ||
Yes | 21 | 53 |
Yes, but it would depend on certain conditions | 14 | 35 |
I would prefer not to | 3 | 8 |
Definitely not | 1 | 3 |
What do you think are the three most important features of a computer or tablet device that enables patients to engage with doctors or research? | ||
Easy to view and enter information | 11 | 28 |
Making the content easy to understand | 14 | 35 |
Ability to use smartphone or tablet | 3 | 8 |
Family members able to enter information on your behalf | 6 | 15 |
Providing prompt responses to questions | 7 | 18 |
Your information and privacy is well protected | 18 | 45 |
Providing advice on how to treat both physical and mental symptoms | 16 | 40 |
Making it useful for progress in medical research, diagnosing and treating patients | 13 | 33 |