Assessing Patient Proficiency with Internet-Connected Technology and Their Preferences for E-Health in Cirrhosis.
There is a rapidly evolving need for e-health to support chronic disease self-management and connect patients with their healthcare teams. Patients with cirrhosis have a high symptom burden, significant comorbidities, and a range of psychological and cognitive issues. Patients with cirrhosis were as...
| Published in: | Journal of Medical Systems Vol. 45; no. 7; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Springer Nature
Jul2021
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