Barriers and facilitators to digital health tool adoption for hypertension management: systematic review of qualitative studies - PubMed
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- Digital health interventions (DHIs) are promising for hypertension self-management but face challenges in long-term adoption, acceptance, and sustained engagement.
- A systematic review of qualitative studies identified 7 analytical and 22 descriptive themes on barriers and facilitators, covering technology usability, design, cultural relevance, healthcare factors, trust, and interpersonal interactions.
- Key factors influencing DHI adoption include usability, design, and relevance of social support for patients, healthcare providers, and caregivers.
- The review included 15 studies from Europe and the USA, focusing on diverse racial and ethnic groups, published between 2015 and 2025.