Susan McCabe

Susan McCabe


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 November 2025 in Nursing Reports
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SMSusan McCabe
Susan McCabe
JMJessica Madiraca
Jessica Madiraca
LCLianne B Cole
Lianne B Cole
EMEmily Morgan
Emily Morgan
TFTerri Fowler
Terri Fowler
SMSarah Miller
Sarah Miller
Background/Objectives: COPD is a leading cause of death in the US, with higher morbidity and mortality in rural areas that lack specialized pulmonary care. Mobile health (mHealth) tools, including remote spirometry, may fill this gap, yet healthcare provider (HCP) perspectives on utility and implementation of remote spirometry and mHealth for COPD management in these settings remain unexplored. This study aimed to examine HCPs’ perspectives of mHealth with remote spirometry to inform future implementation in rural and low medical access settings. Methods: Five HCPs working in rural or medically limited settings in South Carolina participated in a deliberative discussion focus group. A semi-structured interview guide was used to explore insights into feasibility, clinical utility, and implementation needs. Transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify facilitators, barriers, and implementation considerations. Results: Participants reported that remote spirometry and mHealth had potential to support COPD treatment, increase healthcare access, and support self-management. Key facilitators identified were access to smartphones, potential for individualized COPD care, and visual tools for patient engagement. Barriers included risk of time and workload burden, data information overload, and technological limitations. Participants emphasized the need for team training, thoughtful integration into existing workflows, customizable data displays, and robust support for patient onboarding. Conclusions: Providers viewed mHealth applications with remote spirometry as a valuable tool with potential to improve COPD care but identified critical implementation needs. Participants emphasized that successful integration would require structured support, user-centered design, and attention to reimbursement and workflow alignment to enhance sustainability and patient/provider engagement.