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Table 1 Overview of Themes and Subthemes

From: Barriers to using eHealth/mHealth platforms and perceived beneficial eHealth/mHealth platform features among informal carers of persons living with dementia: a qualitative study

Themes

Subthemes

Barriers to the use of eHealth/mHealth platforms in caring

Personal preference and apprehension towards eHealth/mHealth

Lack of knowledge, skills and bandwidth

Poor user experience of mHealth

Perceived beneficial features of eHealth/mHealth platforms

Knowledge related to dementia, caring and self-care

List of supporting resources and helplines

Social and emotional support from support groups

Usability of eHealth/mHealth platforms

Location monitoring and alert systems

Management of medical appointments and transactions