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Table 3 The results, showing the overarching theme, categories and subcategories

From: Preferences for an eHealth tool to support physical activity and exercise training in COPD: a qualitative study from the viewpoint of prospective users

Subcategories

Categories

Overarching theme

Broad base of disease related information

A requirement for information on evidence-based practice

Fusing with, rather than replacing existing support structures

Exercise training principles

Accessible health care providers

User-friendly technology and optional features

A call for a well-designed eHealth tool along with high demands for individual adaptation

Technical properties for structure and planning

Automatically generated responses, reminders and rewards

Complement to usual rehabilitation

A desire for continous follow-ups and support from health care providers, peers, and significant others

An assigned health care provider

Continuity in follow-ups and support

Support from peers and significant others