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.