Exploring Cardiologists’ Perspectives on Wearable ECG Devices: Evidence from an E-focus Group

This study explores the propensity of cardiologists to adopt wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) devices in cardiovascular patient care. Using a qualitative exploratory design, we conducted e-focus group sessions to gather in-depth insights into cardiologists’ perspectives. This approach enabled both individual reflections and group interaction, revealing diverse opinions on the clinical usefulness and integration of wearable ECG technology. The findings revealed varying attitudes toward the use and perceived value of wearable ECG devices. Several key factors were identified as influencing cardiologists’ openness to adopting such technologies, including perceived usefulness, technical accuracy, the reliability of results, the availability of resources within healthcare organizations, the dynamics of the doctor-patient relationship, and individual patient characteristics. The study underscores the importance of a multi-dimensional strategy to support the integration of wearable technologies in cardiovascular care. While wearable ECG devices hold significant potential to improve cardiovascular health monitoring, strategic planning and supportive infrastructure are vital to ensure their effective and sustainable implementation in clinical practice.