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Perceptual Outcomes

Assess whether the informed state of mind that patients achieve as intended before, during or after using the DHIs. It refers to what the patient thinks and believes.

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Capbility Outcomes

Behavioral Outcomes

Emotional Outcomes

What does patient outcomes mean?

Studies used a variety of quantitative and qualitative factors and variables to measure and describe patient outcomes, referring to five themes (emotional outcomes, perceptual outcomes, capability outcomes, behavioral outcomes, and clinical outcomes), and twelve subthemes.

Empowerment

Indicators

  • Perceived values

  • Quality of life

  • Confidence

  • Self-efficacy 

  • Comfort

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Acceptability

Indicators

  • Degree to which technology, treatment, and care services are accepted: willingness to use, intention to use, intention to continue using, likelihood to recommend

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Connectedness

Indicators

  • Relationships between patient and provider: closeness, detachment, trust, or doubts

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Attitudes

Indicators

  • Initial beliefs, preferences, and expectations

  • Impression of the excellence of the DHIs

  • Interpretation of the DHIs

  • Motivation to change behavior

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Burden

Indicators

  • Perceived burden and restriction

  • Discomfort 

  • Unconfident