Data from focus group discussions on Preferences of people with rheumatoid arthritis regarding technology for long-term symptom monitoring

Data are audio recordings and notes from 4 focus group discussions with a total of 20 people with rheumatoid arthritis, and one focus group discussion with 14 rheumatology healthcare professionals. Topics discussed include 1. Reasons for utilization of technology and expected benefits, 2. Motivators and barriers to the adoption of technologies, 3. Level of effort patients were willing to invest in using these technologies, 4. Data collection, sharing interpretation and privacy concerns. Participants did not consent to share data beyond the project.