Patient experiences with a smartwatch 1L-ECG versus traditional Holter monitoring for ambulatory cardiac rhythm monitoring: a qualitative study
This study shows that smartwatch-based 1L-ECG monitoring is feasible and acceptable for ambulatory rhythm diagnostics in primary care. Prior to routine implementation, it is crucial to address the identified challenges: particularly anxiety related to algorithm results, uncertainty about when to record and accessible clinician support.
Authors
- Jelle C L Himmelreich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0430-1583)
- Eric Wierda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7734-4096)
- Eric P. Moll van Charante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1489-5218)
- Wim A M Lucassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5286-9400)
- Evert P.M. Karregat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8140-9868)
- Ralf E. Harskamp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9041-0350)
- Pieter Vooijs
Institutions
- Amsterdam Neuroscience (NL)
- GGD Amsterdam (NL)
- Westfriesgasthuis (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-101557
- Primary Topic
- ECG Monitoring and Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Stichting Stoffels-Hornstra