Node 1: Introduction

Maria is a 55-year-old woman recently diagnosed with lung cancer. With a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 30 years of smoking, she faces significant health challenges. Living alone, Maria is somewhat tech-savvy but apprehensive about using telemonitoring systems. Her doctor suggests telemonitoring to closely monitor her condition and treatment progress from home. Maria's main concerns are her difficulty with new technology, doubts about its effectiveness, and worries about the privacy and security of her health data.