Technology use in decision-making
Many patients described using technology to research AF and treatment options, many times with the help of more tech-savvy family members. Many patients described preferring to access educational materials on a webpage through a tablet, such as an iPad, instead of through a mobile app. Three patients described using a wearable device to monitor cardiac rhythm, which provided information about their status that helped them decide to have an ablation and evaluate postoperative recovery. Clinicians acknowledged that older adults and those with limited English proficiency may struggle to access the currently available online health resources and often need the help of family members.