Patient Comfort with Remote Monitoring & Data Sharing

Welcome to this survey about remote health monitoring devices and health data sharing. This survey takes approximately 8–10 minutes. Your participation is voluntary and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers—we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. Your responses are confidential, will be anonymized, and reported only in aggregate. Results will be used to improve remote health monitoring programs and policies. By continuing, you agree to participate.

In the last 6 months, have you used any remote health monitoring device (e.g., blood pressure cuff, glucose monitor, smartwatch)?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

Overall, how comfortable are you with using remote health monitoring devices?

How comfortable are you sharing remote monitoring data with your personal healthcare provider?

Which of the following would help you use remote monitoring more comfortably? Select all that apply.

• Help setting up the device or app
• Written step-by-step guide
• Phone or chat support when needed
• Training from clinic staff
• Clear explanation of how data are used
• Ability to pause or stop data collection easily
• Cost assistance or device provided at no cost
• None of the above

Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about remote health monitoring or health data sharing.

What is your age group?

• 18–24
• 25–34
• 35–44
• 45–54
• 55–64
• 65–74
• 75+
• Prefer not to say

Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are confidential and will be used to improve remote health monitoring experiences. We appreciate your time.

Which of the following devices have you used in the last 6 months? Select all that apply.

• Bluetooth blood pressure cuff
• Continuous glucose monitor (CGM)
• Finger pulse oximeter
• Smartwatch or fitness tracker
• Digital weight scale
• ECG patch or monitor
• Medication adherence device
• Other (please specify)

To what extent do you agree or disagree: Using remote monitoring would help me manage my health.

How comfortable are you sharing remote monitoring data with a hospital or health system?

How do you describe your gender?

• Woman
• Man
• Non-binary
• Prefer to self-describe
• Prefer not to say

Thinking about the device you used most often, how frequently did you use it in the last 30 days?

• Daily
• Several times per week
• Once per week
• 2–3 times per month
• Once
• Not at all in the last 30 days

How willing are you to use a remote monitoring device in the next 3 months?

How comfortable are you sharing remote monitoring data with your health insurer?

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High school or equivalent
• Some college or associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate or professional degree
• Prefer not to say

In the last 6 months, did you share data from any of these devices with a healthcare provider?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

How comfortable are you sharing remote monitoring data with the device manufacturer or a technology company?

What is your current employment status?

• Employed full-time
• Employed part-time
• Self-employed
• Unemployed and seeking work
• Not working by choice (e.g., student, retired, caregiver)
• Unable to work
• Prefer not to say

What, if anything, kept you from sharing your device data with a healthcare provider?

How important is it to you to control which health data are shared and with whom?

Where do you live most of the year?

• United States
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• European Union
• Australia / New Zealand
• Other / Another region
• Prefer not to say

Which of the following concerns, if any, do you have about sharing remote monitoring data? Select all that apply.

• Privacy or confidentiality
• Data misuse or secondary use
• Security or hacking risk
• Insurance or employment discrimination
• Data accuracy or reliability
• Internet or connectivity limitations
• Out-of-pocket cost
• Other (please specify)
• None of the above

How many times have you seen a healthcare professional in the last 12 months?

• 0
• 1–2
• 3–5
• 6–10
• 11 or more
• Prefer not to say

Please rank the following from most trusted to least trusted to handle your health device data.

1. Your healthcare provider
2. Hospital or health system
3. Health insurer
4. Device manufacturer
5. Large technology company
6. Government health agency

Do you have a smartphone you use at least weekly?

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to say

Which consent approach would you prefer for sharing your device data?

• One-time consent per provider or clinic
• Granular consent by data type (e.g., steps, glucose)
• Prompt me each time data are shared
• Automatic sharing with the ability to revoke anytime
• Not sure / no preference