Abstract
Purpose: To develop a theoretical understanding of why some people with COPD experienced ‘peace of mind’ when a new telehealth service was introduced into a community respiratory service (CRS).
Results: Telehealth brought peace of mind through two mechanisms: legitimising contact with health professionals and increased patient confidence in the management of their condition. When the home is the primary health space, the introduction of telehealth can modify emotional and bodily experiences to an extent that is significant for people with COPD.
Conclusions: The process by which technology can provide ‘peace of mind’ to patients with long term conditions should be taken into account when designing or commissioning a service.
Results: Telehealth brought peace of mind through two mechanisms: legitimising contact with health professionals and increased patient confidence in the management of their condition. When the home is the primary health space, the introduction of telehealth can modify emotional and bodily experiences to an extent that is significant for people with COPD.
Conclusions: The process by which technology can provide ‘peace of mind’ to patients with long term conditions should be taken into account when designing or commissioning a service.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 140-147 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Health & Place |
| Volume | 21 |
| Early online date | 7 Feb 2013 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Accepted 19 January2013Keywords
- methodology
- qualitative
- health spaces
- home
- COPD
- Self-management