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Table 2 Theme contribution by type of participant

From: Developing a sensor-based mobile application for in-home frailty assessment: a qualitative study

Themes

Non-Frail (N = 10)

Pre-Frail (N = 9)

Frail (N = 7)

 

CR (N = 5)

CG (N = 5)

CR (N = 5)

CG (N = 4)

CR (N = 4)

CG (N = 3)

Providers (N = 14)

Theme 1: Perspectives on frailty

 Subtheme 1: Frailty is declining physical function, not disability

80% (4)

60% (3)

40% (2)

75% (3)

100% (4)

100% (3)

79% (11)

 Subtheme 2: Knowing Frailty Status Is Important and Useful

60% (3)

100% (5)

80% (4)

100% (4)

75% (3)

67% (2)

64% (9)

Theme 2: Perceptions of Home-Based Sensors

 Subtheme 1: Benefits of Home-Based Sensors

60% (3)

60% (3)

40% (2)

100% (4)

100% (4)

67% (2)

57% (8)

 Subtheme 2: Concerns about Home-Based Sensors

60% (3)

80% (4)

80% (4)

75% (3)

75% (3)

67% (2)

50% (7)

Theme 3: Data Management Concerns

 Subtheme 1: Concerns about data interpretation, reporting and responsibility

60% (3)

40% (2)

80% (4)

75% (3)

75% (3)

100% (3)

50% (7)

 Subtheme 2: Data security

40% (2)

60% (3)

80% (4)

50% (2)

75% (3)

67% (2)

36% (5)

  1. CR care recipient, CG caregiver