Table 2 User experience, perceived barriers and perceived benefits of Home HbA1c Testing
User Experience | Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Do you feel there are any benefits of using HAT kit at home? | Yes | 26 (81.3) |
Do you feel there are any barriers to using HAT kit at home? | Yes | 12 (37.5) |
Do you feel it is difficult/challenging to do HAT test at home? | Yes | 19 (59.4) |
Based on your experience of using HAT kit at home, will you be willing to pay for this service with tele-consult in future? | Yes | 7 (21.9) |
No | 14 (43.7) | |
Unsure | 11 (34.4) | |
Perceived Benefits | Number (%) | |
No need to visit the clinic | Yes | 22 (68.7) |
Save transport related cost and time | Yes | 17 (53.1) |
It is more convenient | Yes | 13 (40.6) |
Do not have to trouble my caregiver to assist me with clinic visit | Yes | 0 (0.0) |
I am more aware of my readings | Yes | 8 (25.0) |
I am more motivated to manage my diabetes | Yes | 3 (9.4) |
Tele-consults with care team to get feedback on my HAT test readings | Yes | 1 (3.1) |
Not applicable | Yes | 6 (18.7) |
Perceived Barriers | Â | Number (%) |
The HAT test is inconvenient to use at home | Yes | 6 (18.7) |
Trouble caregiver at home to assist in doing HAT test | Yes | 3 (9.4) |
Concerned with the accuracy of HAT test findings | Yes | 1 (3.1) |
Difficult to understand the reading of HAT test | Yes | 2 (6.3) |
Afraid of pricking my own finger | Yes | 2 (6.3) |
Prefer in-person visit with my doctor | Yes | 1 (3.1) |
Still need to come to clinic for medication | Yes | 1 (3.1) |
Not applicable | Yes | 20 (62.5) |