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However, RM has not yet been integrated into universal, routine clinical practice.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n We aimed to establish key stakeholder perspectives on the barriers and enablers of CIED RM implementation and to apply the theoretical domain framework to highlight the most effective approaches to facilitate routine adoption of CIED RM.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n This was a qualitative study, using semistructured interviews to explore the barriers and enablers encountered when incorporating RM into CIED management. Participants included cardiologists, cardiac clinicians or physiologists, nurses, and patients. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed through inductive thematic analysis and deductive approaches using the NVivo (version 14; QRS International Pty Ltd) software. The theoretical domains framework was used to understand barriers and enablers. In the inductive phase, we did not assess trustworthiness, as our thematic analysis approach views data as interpretations rather than objective truths. In the deductive phase, we conferred to ensure consistency in theme alignment with existing frameworks.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Interviews were conducted among 35 participants (16 patients, 10 cardiologists, and 9 cardiac physiologists and nurses). We identified 5 main themes and their associated subthemes, with 1 representing an enabler and 4 representing barriers. They were: (1) patient benefits from RM, such as improved CIED and cardiovascular management, and improved patient-centered care; (2) insufficient allocation of CIED RM resources, which included insufficient RM clinic funding and staffing, insufficient RM service reimbursement, and RM infrastructure and access inequity; (3) suboptimal management of data, which includes inconsistent RM alert interpretation and management, lack of guidance for clinic staff on RM data management, and an increased alert burden for clinics; (4) insufficient patient education post-CIED implant, this was attributed to limited health care worker availability and resulted in inadequate patient CIED and RM knowledge postimplant and patient anxiety associated with RM; and (5) patient engagement with CIED management, which included the need for increased patient interaction with RM alerts and the ability to share data with patients. These subthemes were mapped to 6 specific domains of the theoretical domains framework: \u201cBeliefs About Capabilities,\u201d \u201cEnvironmental Context and Resources,\u201d \u201cBeliefs About Consequences,\u201d \u201cKnowledge,\u201d \u201cEmotions,\u201d and \u201cGoals.\u201d<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Patient engagement was identified in 3 of the 5 themes describing barriers and enablers to RM. These highlight the importance of addressing patient engagement with RM to better implement and integrate the use of RM into routine clinical practice. 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