Exploring the experts’ perceptions of barriers to using internet of things for chronic disease management in Iran
Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management
ISSN: 2053-4620
Article publication date: 31 January 2022
Issue publication date: 2 March 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Internet of things (IoT) promises advantages in different sectors, especially the health-care sector. Due to its capabilities for chronic disease management, IoT has attracted the attention of researchers. Nowadays, there is research that focuses on the use of IoT for chronic disease management. However, the use of IoT in various contexts faces different barriers. This paper aims to explore Iranian experts’ conceptions of the barriers to using IoT in Iran regarding its application for chronic disease management.
Design/methodology/approach
This study follows a phenomenographic method to investigate Iranian experts’ conceptions of the barriers to using IoT in Iran regarding its application for chronic disease management.
Findings
The results show that there are four categories of description (governance, technical, economic and social barriers) that vary among experts’ conceptions.
Originality/value
The findings of the present work could provide valuable insights for managers and policymakers who want to address IoT barriers.
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Acknowledgements
Current research is compliance with animal/human ethics guidelines, confirmed by Ferdowsi university of Mashhad Committee of ethic (Ethical approvement number: IR.UM.REC.1398.042).
Citation
Dadkhah, M., Mehraeen, M., Rahimnia, F. and Kimiafar, K. (2023), "Exploring the experts’ perceptions of barriers to using internet of things for chronic disease management in Iran", Journal of Science and Technology Policy Management, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 440-458. https://doi.org/10.1108/JSTPM-07-2021-0104
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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