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Vogel J, Haering A, Kuklinski D, Geissler A. Assessing the Relationship between Hospital Process Digitalization and Hospital Quality - Evidence from Germany. J Med Syst 2024; 48:85. [PMID: 39269612 PMCID: PMC11399181 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-024-02101-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/15/2024]
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Hospital digitalization aims to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and/ or improve quality of care. To assess a digitalization-quality relationship, we investigate the association between process digitalization and process and outcome quality. We use data from the German DigitalRadar (DR) project from 2021 and combine these data with two process (preoperative waiting time for osteosynthesis and hip replacement surgery after femur fracture, n = 516 and 574) and two outcome quality indicators (mortality ratio of patients hospitalized for outpatient-acquired pneumonia, n = 1,074; ratio of new decubitus cases, n = 1,519). For each indicator, we run a univariate and a multivariate regression. We measure process digitalization holistically by specifying three models with different explanatory variables: (1) the total DR-score (0 (not digitalized) to 100 (fully digitalized)), (2) the sum of DR-score sub-dimensions' scores logically associated with an indicator, and (3) sub-dimensions' separate scores. For the process quality indicators, all but one of the associations are insignificant. A greater DR-score is weakly associated with a lower mortality ratio of pneumonia patients (p < 0.10 in the multivariate regression). In contrast, higher process digitalization is significantly associated with a higher ratio of decubitus cases (p < 0.01 for models (1) and (2), p < 0.05 for two sub-dimensions in model (3)). Regarding decubitus, our finding might be due to better diagnosis, documentation, and reporting of decubitus cases due to digitalization rather than worse quality. Insignificant and inconclusive results might be due to the indicators' inability to reflect quality variation and digitalization effects between hospitals. For future research, we recommend investigating within hospital effects with longitudinal data.
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- Justus Vogel
- Chair of Health Economics, Policy, and Management, School of Medicine, University of St. Gallen, St.-Jakob-Strasse 21, CH-9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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- RWI - Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung e.V., Hohenzollernstr. 1-3, 45128, Essen, Germany
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- Chair of Health Economics, Policy, and Management, School of Medicine, University of St. Gallen, St.-Jakob-Strasse 21, CH-9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Chair of Health Economics, Policy, and Management, School of Medicine, University of St. Gallen, St.-Jakob-Strasse 21, CH-9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Woods L, Eden R, Green D, Pearce A, Donovan R, McNeil K, Sullivan C. Impact of digital health on the quadruple aims of healthcare: A correlational and longitudinal study (Digimat Study). Int J Med Inform 2024; 189:105528. [PMID: 38935999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2024.105528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Digital healthcare aims to deliver on the quadruple aim: enhance patient experiences, improve population health, reduce costs and improve provider experiences. Despite large investments, it is unclear how advancing digital health enables these healthcare aims. OBJECTIVE Our objectives were to: 1) measure the correlation between digital capability and health system outcomes mapped to the quadruple aim, and 2) measure the longitudinal impact of electronic medical record implementations upon health system outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We undertook two studies: 1) Digital health correlational study investigating the association among healthcare system capability and healthcare aims, and 2) Digital hospital longitudinal study investigating outcomes pre and post electronic medical record implementation. RESULTS Digital health capability was associated with lower staff turnover. Digitising healthcare services was associated with decreased medication errors, decreased nosocomial infections, increased hospital activity, and a transient increase in staff leave. DISCUSSION These results suggest positive impacts on the population health and healthcare costs aim, minimal impacts on the provider experience aim and no observed impacts to the patient experience aim. CONCLUSION These findings should provide confidence to healthcare decision-makers investing in digital health.
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- Leanna Woods
- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Sydney, Australia.
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- UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Singapore, Singapore
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- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Sathyanarayanan A. The use of routinely collected healthcare records for outcome assessment in clinical trials: a UK perspective. Curr Med Res Opin 2024; 40:887-892. [PMID: 38511976 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2024.2333441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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The use of routinely collected electronic healthcare records (EHR) for outcome assessment in clinical trials has been described as a 'disruptive' new technique more than a decade ago. Despite this potential, significant methodological issues and regulatory barriers have hampered the progress in this area. This article discusses the key considerations that trialists should take into account when incorporating EHR into their trials. These include considerations of the clinical relevance of the outcome, data timeliness and quality, ethical and regulatory issues, and some practical considerations for clinical trials units. In addition, this article describes the benefits of using EHR which include cost, reduced trial burden for participants and staff, follow up efficiencies, and improved health economic evaluation procedures. We also describe the major regulatory and start up costs of using EHR in clinical trials. This article focuses on the UK specific EHR landscape in clinical trials and would help researchers and trials units considering the use of this method of outcome data collection in their next trial. If the issues described are mitigated, this method will be a formidable tool for conducting pragmatic clinical trials.
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Canfell OJ, Woods L, Meshkat Y, Krivit J, Gunashanhar B, Slade C, Burton-Jones A, Sullivan C. The Impact of Digital Hospitals on Patient and Clinician Experience: Systematic Review and Qualitative Evidence Synthesis. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e47715. [PMID: 38466978 PMCID: PMC10964148 DOI: 10.2196/47715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The digital transformation of health care is advancing rapidly. A well-accepted framework for health care improvement is the Quadruple Aim: improved clinician experience, improved patient experience, improved population health, and reduced health care costs. Hospitals are attempting to improve care by using digital technologies, but the effectiveness of these technologies is often only measured against cost and quality indicators, and less is known about the clinician and patient experience. OBJECTIVE This study aims to conduct a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis to assess the clinician and patient experience of digital hospitals. METHODS The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) and ENTREQ (Enhancing the Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research) guidelines were followed. The PubMed, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases were searched from January 2010 to June 2022. Studies that explored multidisciplinary clinician or adult inpatient experiences of digital hospitals (with a full electronic medical record) were included. Study quality was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Data synthesis was performed narratively for quantitative studies. Qualitative evidence synthesis was performed via (1) automated machine learning text analytics using Leximancer (Leximancer Pty Ltd) and (2) researcher-led inductive synthesis to generate themes. RESULTS A total of 61 studies (n=39, 64% quantitative; n=15, 25% qualitative; and n=7, 11% mixed methods) were included. Most studies (55/61, 90%) investigated clinician experiences, whereas few (10/61, 16%) investigated patient experiences. The study populations ranged from 8 to 3610 clinicians, 11 to 34,425 patients, and 5 to 2836 hospitals. Quantitative outcomes indicated that clinicians had a positive overall satisfaction (17/24, 71% of the studies) with digital hospitals, and most studies (11/19, 58%) reported a positive sentiment toward usability. Data accessibility was reported positively, whereas adaptation, clinician-patient interaction, and workload burnout were reported negatively. The effects of digital hospitals on patient safety and clinicians' ability to deliver patient care were mixed. The qualitative evidence synthesis of clinician experience studies (18/61, 30%) generated 7 themes: inefficient digital documentation, inconsistent data quality, disruptions to conventional health care relationships, acceptance, safety versus risk, reliance on hybrid (digital and paper) workflows, and patient data privacy. There was weak evidence of a positive association between digital hospitals and patient satisfaction scores. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians' experience of digital hospitals appears positive according to high-level indicators (eg, overall satisfaction and data accessibility), but the qualitative evidence synthesis revealed substantive tensions. There is insufficient evidence to draw a definitive conclusion on the patient experience within digital hospitals, but indications appear positive or agnostic. Future research must prioritize equitable investigation and definition of the digital clinician and patient experience to achieve the Quadruple Aim of health care.
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- Oliver J Canfell
- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Australian Government, Sydney, Australia
- UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health, Queensland Government, Brisbane, Australia
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Declerck J, Kalra D, Vander Stichele R, Coorevits P. Frameworks, Dimensions, Definitions of Aspects, and Assessment Methods for the Appraisal of Quality of Health Data for Secondary Use: Comprehensive Overview of Reviews. JMIR Med Inform 2024; 12:e51560. [PMID: 38446534 PMCID: PMC10955383 DOI: 10.2196/51560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care has not reached the full potential of the secondary use of health data because of-among other issues-concerns about the quality of the data being used. The shift toward digital health has led to an increase in the volume of health data. However, this increase in quantity has not been matched by a proportional improvement in the quality of health data. OBJECTIVE This review aims to offer a comprehensive overview of the existing frameworks for data quality dimensions and assessment methods for the secondary use of health data. In addition, it aims to consolidate the results into a unified framework. METHODS A review of reviews was conducted including reviews describing frameworks of data quality dimensions and their assessment methods, specifically from a secondary use perspective. Reviews were excluded if they were not related to the health care ecosystem, lacked relevant information related to our research objective, and were published in languages other than English. RESULTS A total of 22 reviews were included, comprising 22 frameworks, with 23 different terms for dimensions, and 62 definitions of dimensions. All dimensions were mapped toward the data quality framework of the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data. In total, 8 reviews mentioned 38 different assessment methods, pertaining to 31 definitions of the dimensions. CONCLUSIONS The findings in this review revealed a lack of consensus in the literature regarding the terminology, definitions, and assessment methods for data quality dimensions. This creates ambiguity and difficulties in developing specific assessment methods. This study goes a step further by assigning all observed definitions to a consolidated framework of 9 data quality dimensions.
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- Jens Declerck
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Unit of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- The European Institute for Innovation through Health Data, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Unit of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- The European Institute for Innovation through Health Data, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Heymans Institute of Pharmacology, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Unit of Medical Informatics and Statistics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Weik L, Fehring L, Mortsiefer A, Meister S. Understanding inherent influencing factors to digital health adoption in general practices through a mixed-methods analysis. NPJ Digit Med 2024; 7:47. [PMID: 38413767 PMCID: PMC10899241 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01049-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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Extensive research has shown the potential value of digital health solutions and highlighted the importance of clinicians' adoption. As general practitioners (GPs) are patients' first point of contact, understanding influencing factors to their digital health adoption is especially important to derive personalized practical recommendations. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study broadly identifies adoption barriers and potential improvement strategies in general practices, including the impact of GPs' inherent characteristics - especially their personality - on digital health adoption. Results of our online survey with 216 GPs reveal moderate overall barriers on a 5-point Likert-type scale, with required workflow adjustments (M = 4.13, SD = 0.93), inadequate reimbursement (M = 4.02, SD = 1.02), and high training effort (M = 3.87, SD = 1.01) as substantial barriers. Improvement strategies are considered important overall, with respondents especially wishing for improved interoperability (M = 4.38, SD = 0.81), continued technical support (M = 4.33, SD = 0.91), and improved usability (M = 4.20, SD = 0.88). In our regression model, practice-related characteristics, the expected future digital health usage, GPs' digital affinity, several personality traits, and digital maturity are significant predictors of the perceived strength of barriers. For the perceived importance of improvement strategies, only demographics and usage-related variables are significant predictors. This study provides strong evidence for the impact of GPs' inherent characteristics on barriers and improvement strategies. Our findings highlight the need for comprehensive approaches integrating personal and emotional elements to make digitization in practices more engaging, tangible, and applicable.
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- Lisa Weik
- Health Care Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, Department of Gastroenterology, Witten/Herdecke University, Wuppertal, Germany
- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- General Practice II and Patient-Centredness in Primary Care, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Health Care Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany.
- Department Healthcare, Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering ISST, Dortmund, Germany.
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Weik L, Fehring L, Mortsiefer A, Meister S. Big 5 Personality Traits and Individual- and Practice-Related Characteristics as Influencing Factors of Digital Maturity in General Practices: Quantitative Web-Based Survey Study. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e52085. [PMID: 38252468 PMCID: PMC10845021 DOI: 10.2196/52085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Various studies propose the significance of digital maturity in ensuring effective patient care and enabling improved health outcomes, a successful digital transformation, and optimized service delivery. Although previous research has centered around inpatient health care settings, research on digital maturity in general practices is still in its infancy. OBJECTIVE As general practitioners (GPs) are the first point of contact for most patients, we aimed to shed light on the pivotal role of GPs' inherent characteristics, especially their personality, in the digital maturity of general practices. METHODS In the first step, we applied a sequential mixed methods approach involving a literature review and expert interviews with GPs to construct the digital maturity scale used in this study. Next, we designed a web-based survey to assess digital maturity on a 5-point Likert-type scale and analyze the relationship with relevant inherent characteristics using ANOVAs and regression analysis. RESULTS Our web-based survey with 219 GPs revealed that digital maturity was overall moderate (mean 3.31, SD 0.64) and substantially associated with several characteristics inherent to the GP. We found differences in overall digital maturity based on GPs' gender, the expected future use of digital health solutions, the perceived digital affinity of medical assistants, GPs' level of digital affinity, and GPs' level of extraversion and neuroticism. In a regression model, a higher expected future use, a higher perceived digital affinity of medical assistants, a higher digital affinity of GPs, and lower neuroticism were substantial predictors of overall digital maturity. CONCLUSIONS Our study highlights the impact of GPs' inherent characteristics, especially their personality, on the digital maturity of general practices. By identifying these inherent influencing factors, our findings support targeted approaches to drive digital maturity in general practice settings.
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- Lisa Weik
- Health Care Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, Department of Gastroenterology, Witten/Herdecke University, Wuppertal, Germany
- Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- General Practice II and Patient-Centredness in Primary Care, Institute of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Health Care Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- Department Healthcare, Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering ISST, Dortmund, Germany
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Engstrom T, McCourt E, Canning M, Dekker K, Voussoughi P, Bennett O, North A, Pole JD, Donovan PJ, Sullivan C. The impact of transition to a digital hospital on medication errors (TIME study). NPJ Digit Med 2023; 6:133. [PMID: 37491469 PMCID: PMC10368717 DOI: 10.1038/s41746-023-00877-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Digital transformation in healthcare improves the safety of health systems. Within our health service, a new digital hospital has been established and two wards from a neighbouring paper-based hospital transitioned into the new digital hospital. This created an opportunity to evaluate the impact of complete digital transformation on medication safety. Here we discuss the impact of transition from a paper-based to digital hospital on voluntarily reported medication incidents and prescribing errors. This study utilises an interrupted time-series design and takes place across two wards as they transition from a paper to a digital hospital. Two data sources are used to assess impacts on medication incidents and prescribing errors: (1) voluntarily reported medication incidents and 2) a chart audit of medications prescribed on the study wards. The chart audit collects data on procedural, dosing and therapeutic prescribing errors. There are 588 errors extracted from incident reporting software during the study period. The average monthly number of errors reduces from 12.5 pre- to 7.5 post-transition (p < 0.001). In the chart audit, 5072 medication orders are reviewed pre-transition and 3699 reviewed post-transition. The rates of orders with one or more error reduces significantly after transition (52.8% pre- vs. 15.7% post-, p < 0.001). There are significant reductions in procedural (32.1% pre- vs. 1.3% post-, p < 0.001), and dosing errors (32.3% pre- vs. 14% post-, p < 0.001), but not therapeutic errors (0.6% pre- vs. 0.7% post-, p = 0.478). Transition to a digital hospital is associated with reductions in voluntarily reported medication incidents and prescribing errors.
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- Teyl Engstrom
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, The Prince Charles Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
- The University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia
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- Queensland Digital Health Centre, Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia.
- Department of Medicine, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.
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Feely K, Edbrooke L, Bower W, Mazzone S, Merolli M, Staples J, Martin A. Allied health professionals' experiences and lessons learned in response to a big bang electronic medical record implementation: A prospective observational study. Int J Med Inform 2023; 176:105094. [PMID: 37220703 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is limited evidence describing the impact of electronic medical record (EMR) implementation on allied health professionals' acceptance, expectations, and work efficiencies. This study aims to: A) identify clinician expectations and factors that influence EMR acceptance; B) evaluate perceived usability, technology proficiency and satisfaction; and C) assess the impact of EMR big bang implementation on allied health workflows at three Australian tertiary hospitals. METHODS Repeated measures study pre and six-months post EMR implementation. User acceptance was evaluated with online surveys: Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (pre), System Usability Scale and open-ended questions (post). A four-hour time-motion study evaluated changes in allied health inpatient workflows. RESULTS Surveys were completed by 224 allied health clinicians (47% response rate) pre, and 196 (41%) post-implementation. Pre-implementation, 96% of respondents felt using the EMR was a good idea and they would find it useful. Six-months post-implementation 88% liked interacting with the EMR. 64% found it easy to use and most didn't require technical support (78%). While 68% of participants felt very confident, 51% believed they were not using the EMR's full potential. Post-implementation half of participants agreed significant upskilling was required and that EMR workflows were not quick to learn. Live demonstrations were considered the most helpful activity prior to training; hands-on practice in the training environment and superuser support were invaluable preparing for and during go-live. Time-motion data (mean difference (MD) (95% CI)) indicated that following implementation participants spent 2.27% (-3.53, 8.09, p = 0.731) more time in clinical tasks. More time was spent performing clinical documentation (5.39% (1.98, 8.8), p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Many factors can impact allied health professional's adoption of a new EMR. Institution-wide, simultaneous big bang EMR implementation, with strong allied health leadership, can lead to positive benefits, particularly in user experience. Ongoing evaluation will drive future improvements.
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- Kath Feely
- EMR Team, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Level 2, 10 Wreckyn St, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia; Allied Health Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Department of Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia; Allied Health Department, The Royal Women's Hospital 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia.
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- Department of Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
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- Department of Allied Health, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3050, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, The Royal Women's Hospital 20 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, L7/161 Barry St, Carlton, Victoria 3010, Australia; Centre for Digital Transformation of Health, The University of Melbourne, 700 Swanston St, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
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- Parkville EMR, Royal Children's Hospital 50 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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- Allied Health Department, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Grattan St, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, The University of Melbourne, 161 Barry St, Carlton, Victoria 3053, Australia
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Syed R, Eden R, Makasi T, Chukwudi I, Mamudu A, Kamalpour M, Kapugama Geeganage D, Sadeghianasl S, Leemans SJJ, Goel K, Andrews R, Wynn MT, Ter Hofstede A, Myers T. Digital Health Data Quality Issues: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2023; 25:e42615. [PMID: 37000497 PMCID: PMC10131725 DOI: 10.2196/42615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/31/2022] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The promise of digital health is principally dependent on the ability to electronically capture data that can be analyzed to improve decision-making. However, the ability to effectively harness data has proven elusive, largely because of the quality of the data captured. Despite the importance of data quality (DQ), an agreed-upon DQ taxonomy evades literature. When consolidated frameworks are developed, the dimensions are often fragmented, without consideration of the interrelationships among the dimensions or their resultant impact. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to develop a consolidated digital health DQ dimension and outcome (DQ-DO) framework to provide insights into 3 research questions: What are the dimensions of digital health DQ? How are the dimensions of digital health DQ related? and What are the impacts of digital health DQ? METHODS Following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, a developmental systematic literature review was conducted of peer-reviewed literature focusing on digital health DQ in predominately hospital settings. A total of 227 relevant articles were retrieved and inductively analyzed to identify digital health DQ dimensions and outcomes. The inductive analysis was performed through open coding, constant comparison, and card sorting with subject matter experts to identify digital health DQ dimensions and digital health DQ outcomes. Subsequently, a computer-assisted analysis was performed and verified by DQ experts to identify the interrelationships among the DQ dimensions and relationships between DQ dimensions and outcomes. The analysis resulted in the development of the DQ-DO framework. RESULTS The digital health DQ-DO framework consists of 6 dimensions of DQ, namely accessibility, accuracy, completeness, consistency, contextual validity, and currency; interrelationships among the dimensions of digital health DQ, with consistency being the most influential dimension impacting all other digital health DQ dimensions; 5 digital health DQ outcomes, namely clinical, clinician, research-related, business process, and organizational outcomes; and relationships between the digital health DQ dimensions and DQ outcomes, with the consistency and accessibility dimensions impacting all DQ outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The DQ-DO framework developed in this study demonstrates the complexity of digital health DQ and the necessity for reducing digital health DQ issues. The framework further provides health care executives with holistic insights into DQ issues and resultant outcomes, which can help them prioritize which DQ-related problems to tackle first.
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- Rehan Syed
- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule, Aachen University, Aachen, Germany
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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Wai EK. CORR Insights®: Is the Number of National Database Research Studies in Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Increasing, and Are These Studies Reliable? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2023; 481:509-511. [PMID: 36083841 PMCID: PMC9928672 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- Eugene K Wai
- Associate Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, the Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Stoumpos AI, Kitsios F, Talias MA. Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Technology Acceptance and Its Applications. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3407. [PMID: 36834105 PMCID: PMC9963556 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 63.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Technological innovation has become an integral aspect of our daily life, such as wearable and information technology, virtual reality and the Internet of Things which have contributed to transforming healthcare business and operations. Patients will now have a broader range and more mindful healthcare choices and experience a new era of healthcare with a patient-centric culture. Digital transformation determines personal and institutional health care. This paper aims to analyse the changes taking place in the field of healthcare due to digital transformation. For this purpose, a systematic bibliographic review is performed, utilising Scopus, Science Direct and PubMed databases from 2008 to 2021. Our methodology is based on the approach by Wester and Watson, which classify the related articles based on a concept-centric method and an ad hoc classification system which identify the categories used to describe areas of literature. The search was made during August 2022 and identified 5847 papers, of which 321 fulfilled the inclusion criteria for further process. Finally, by removing and adding additional studies, we ended with 287 articles grouped into five themes: information technology in health, the educational impact of e-health, the acceptance of e-health, telemedicine and security issues.
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- Angelos I. Stoumpos
- Healthcare Management Postgraduate Program, Open University Cyprus, P.O. Box 12794, Nicosia 2252, Cyprus
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- Department of Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia, 156 Egnatia Street, GR54636 Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Healthcare Management Postgraduate Program, Open University Cyprus, P.O. Box 12794, Nicosia 2252, Cyprus
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Woods L, Eden R, Canfell OJ, Nguyen KH, Comans T, Sullivan C. Show me the money: how do we justify spending health care dollars on digital health? Med J Aust 2023; 218:53-57. [PMID: 36502453 PMCID: PMC10107451 DOI: 10.5694/mja2.51799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Leanna Woods
- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Queensland Digital Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Sydney, NSW
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- Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Queensland Digital Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Sydney, NSW.,University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Global Brain Health Institute, Trinity College Dublin and University California, San Francisco, Dublin, Ireland
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Queensland Digital Health Centre, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.,Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, QLD
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Korte L, Bohnet-Joschko S. Technical Readiness and Stereotypes in Hospital Nursing-A Question of Gender and Age? NURSING REPORTS 2023; 13:116-127. [PMID: 36810264 PMCID: PMC9944579 DOI: 10.3390/nursrep13010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The nursing profession is associated with various stereotypes. These social images or prejudices against specific groups can inhibit the personal growth of individuals, e.g., sociodemographic characteristics influence the social image of nurses. Based on the forward-looking topic digitization, we examined and discussed the influences of sociodemographic characteristics and motives of hospital nurses on technical readiness to gain insights into the digitization process in hospital nursing. (2) Methods: As part of an online survey on technical readiness among German hospital nurses, we particularly examined sociodemographic influences on technical readiness and the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and professional motives. Furthermore, we included a qualitative analysis of optional comment fields. (3) Results: The analysis included 295 responses. Age and gender had a significant influence on technical readiness. Furthermore, the importance of motives differed between gender and age. The analysis of the comments produced three categories specifying our results: beneficial experiences, obstructive experiences and further conditions. (4) Conclusions: In general, the nurses showed high technical readiness. In order to gain high motivation for digitization and promote personal growth, special targeting and cooperation between gender and age groups can be beneficial. However, there are more sites at system level, such as funding, cooperation and consistence.
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Canfell OJ, Meshkat Y, Kodiyattu Z, Engstrom T, Chan W, Mifsud J, Pole JD, Byrne M, Raders EV, Sullivan C. Understanding the Digital Disruption of Health Care: An Ethnographic Study of Real-Time Multidisciplinary Clinical Behavior in a New Digital Hospital. Appl Clin Inform 2022; 13:1079-1091. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1758482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Understanding electronic medical record (EMR) implementation in digital hospitals has focused on retrospective “work as imagined” experiences of multidisciplinary clinicians, rather than “work as done” behaviors. Our research question was “what is the behavior of multidisciplinary clinicians during the transition to a new digital hospital?”
Objectives The aim of the study is to: (1) Observe clinical behavior of multidisciplinary clinicians in a new digital hospital using ethnography. (2) Develop a thematic framework of clinical behavior in a new digital hospital.
Methods The setting was the go-live of a greenfield 182-bed digital specialist public hospital in Queensland, Australia. Participants were multidisciplinary clinicians (allied health, nursing, medical, and pharmacy). Clinical ethnographic observations were conducted between March and April 2021 (approximately 1 month post-EMR implementation). Observers shadowed clinicians in real-time performing a diverse range of routine clinical activities and recorded any clinical behavior related to interaction with the digital hospital. Data were analyzed in two phases: (1) content analysis using machine learning (Leximancer v4.5); (2) researcher-led interpretation of the text analytics to generate contextual meaning and finalize themes.
Results A total of 55 multidisciplinary clinicians (41.8% allied health, 23.6% nursing, 20% medical, 14.6% pharmacy) were observed across 58 hours and 99 individual patient encounters. Five themes were derived: (1) Workflows for clinical documentation; (2) Navigating a digital hospital; (3) Digital efficiencies; (4) Digital challenges; (5) Patient experience. There was no observed harm attributable to the digital transition. Clinicians primarily used blended digital and paper workflows to achieve clinical goals. The EMR was generally used seamlessly. New digital workflows affected clinical productivity and caused frustration. Digitization enabled multitasking, clinical opportunism, and benefits to patient safety; however, clinicians were hesitant to trust digital information.
Conclusion This study improves our real-time understanding of the digital disruption of health care and can guide clinicians, managers, and health services toward digital transformation strategies based upon “work as done.”
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- Oliver J. Canfell
- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
- Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Australian Government, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health, Queensland Government, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health, Queensland Government, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Department of Health, Queensland Government, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Woods L, Eden R, Pearce A, Wong YCI, Jayan L, Green D, McNeil K, Sullivan C. Evaluating Digital Health Capability at Scale Using the Digital Health Indicator. Appl Clin Inform 2022; 13:991-1001. [PMID: 36261114 PMCID: PMC9581585 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background
Health service providers must understand their digital health capability if they are to drive digital transformation in a strategic and informed manner. Little is known about the assessment and benchmarking of digital maturity or capability at scale across an entire jurisdiction. The public health care system across the state of Queensland, Australia has an ambitious 10-year digital transformation strategy.
Objective
The aim of this research was to evaluate the digital health capability in Queensland to inform digital health strategy and investment.
Methods
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Digital Health Indicator (DHI) was used via a cross-sectional survey design to assess four core dimensions of digital health transformation: governance and workforce; interoperability; person-enabled health; and predictive analytics across an entire jurisdiction simultaneously. The DHI questionnaire was completed by each health care system (
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The results reveal a variation in DHI scores reflecting the diverse stages of health care digitization across the state. The average DHI score across sites was 143 (range 78–193; SD35.3) which is similar to other systems in the Oceania region and global public systems but below the global private average. Governance and workforce was on average the highest scoring dimension (x̅= 54), followed by interoperability (x̅ = 46), person-enabled health (x̅ = 36), and predictive analytics (x̅ = 30).
Conclusion
The findings were incorporated into the new digital health strategy for the jurisdiction. As one of the largest single simultaneous assessments of digital health capability globally, the findings and lessons learnt offer insights for policy makers and organizational managers.
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- Leanna Woods
- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Sydney, Australia.,Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Singapore, Singapore
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- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, Singapore, Singapore
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- eHealth Queensland, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Prevention Division, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Queensland Digital Health Centre, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.,Digital Metro North, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Korte L, Bohnet-Joschko S. Digitization in Everyday Nursing Care: A Vignette Study in German Hospitals. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10775. [PMID: 36078491 PMCID: PMC9518544 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191710775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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(1) Background: Digitization in hospital nursing promises to transform the organization of care processes and, therefore, provide relief to nurse staffing shortages. While technological solutions are advanced and application fields numerous, comprehensive implementation remains challenging. Nursing leadership is crucial to digital change processes. This vignette study examined the effects of the motives and values on nurses' motivation to use innovative technologies. (2) Methods: We asked hospital nurses in an online vignette study to assess a fictitious situation about the introduction of digital technology. We varied the devices on the degree of novelty (tablet/smart glasses), addressed motives (intrinsic/extrinsic), and values (efficiency/patient orientation). (3) Results: The analysis included 299 responses. The tablet vignettes caused more motivation than those of the smart glasses (Z = -6.653, p < 0.001). The dataset did not show significant differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motives. The nursing leader was more motivating when emphasizing efficiency rather than patient orientation (Z = -2.995, p = 0.003). (4) Conclusions: The results suggest efficiency as a motive for using known digital technologies. The nursing staff's willingness to use digital technology is generally high. Management actions can provide a structural framework and training so that nursing leaders can ensure their staff's engagement in using also unknown devices.
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Duncan R, Eden R, Woods L, Wong I, Sullivan C. Synthesizing Dimensions of Digital Maturity in Hospitals: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e32994. [PMID: 35353050 PMCID: PMC9008527 DOI: 10.2196/32994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital health in hospital settings is viewed as a panacea for achieving the "quadruple aim" of health care, yet the outcomes have been largely inconclusive. To optimize digital health outcomes, a strategic approach is necessary, requiring digital maturity assessments. However, current approaches to assessing digital maturity have been largely insufficient, with uncertainty surrounding the dimensions to assess. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify the current dimensions used to assess the digital maturity of hospitals. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted of peer-reviewed literature (published before December 2020) investigating maturity models used to assess the digital maturity of hospitals. A total of 29 relevant articles were retrieved, representing 27 distinct maturity models. The articles were inductively analyzed, and the maturity model dimensions were extracted and consolidated into a maturity model framework. RESULTS The consolidated maturity model framework consisted of 7 dimensions: strategy; information technology capability; interoperability; governance and management; patient-centered care; people, skills, and behavior; and data analytics. These 7 dimensions can be evaluated based on 24 respective indicators. CONCLUSIONS The maturity model framework developed for this study can be used to assess digital maturity and identify areas for improvement.
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- Rhona Duncan
- School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Information Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
- Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre, Australian Government, Sydney, Australia
- Digital Health Research Network, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Clinical Excellence Queensland, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
- Digital Health Research Network, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Kabukye JK, Kakungulu E, Keizer ND, Cornet R. Digital health in oncology in Africa: A scoping review and cross-sectional survey. Int J Med Inform 2021; 158:104659. [PMID: 34929545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2021.104659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low- and middle-income countries, especially in Africa, face a growing cancer burden. Adoption of digital health solutions has the potential to improve cancer care delivery and research in these countries. However, the extent of implementation and the impact of digital health interventions across the cancer continuum in Africa have not been studied. AIMS To describe the current landscape of digital health interventions in oncology in Africa. METHODS We conducted a scoping literature review and supplemented this with a survey. Following the PRISMA for Scoping Reviews guidelines, we searched literature in PubMed and Embase for keywords and synonyms for cancer, digital health, and African countries, and abstracted data using a structured form. For the survey, participants were delegates of the 2019 conference of the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer. RESULTS The literature review identified 57 articles describing 40 digital health interventions or solutions from 17 African countries, while the survey included 111 respondents from 18 African countries, and these reported 25 different digital health systems. Six articles (10.5%) reported randomized controlled trials. The other 51 articles (89.5%) were descriptive or quasi-experimental studies. The interventions mostly targeted cancer prevention (28 articles, 49.1%) or diagnosis and treatment (23 articles, 40.4%). Four articles (7.0%) targeted survivorship and end of life, and the rest were cross-cutting. Cervical cancer was the most targeted cancer (25 articles, 43.9%). Regarding WHO classification of digital interventions, most were for providers (35 articles, 61.4%) or clients (13, 22.8%), while the others were for data services or cut across these categories. The interventions were mostly isolated pilots using basic technologies such as SMS and telephone calls for notifying patients of their appointments or results, or for cancer awareness; image capture apps for cervical cancer screening, and tele-conferencing for tele-pathology and mentorship. Generally positive results were reported, but evaluation focused on structure and process measures such as ease of use, infrastructure requirements, and acceptability of intervention; or general benefits e.g. supporting training and mentorship of providers, communication among providers and clients, and improving data collection and management. No studies evaluated individualized clinical outcomes, and there were no interventions in literature for health system managers although the systems identified in the survey had such functionality, e.g. inventory management. The survey also indicated that none of the digital health systems had all the functionalities for a comprehensive EHR, and major barriers for digital health were initial and ongoing costs, resistance from clinical staff, and lack of fit between the EHR and the clinical workflows. CONCLUSION Digital health interventions in oncology in Africa are at early maturity stages but promising. Barriers such as funding, fit between digital health tools and clinical workflows, and inertia towards technology, shall need to be addressed to allow for advancement of digital health solutions to support all parts of the cancer continuum. Future research should investigate the impact of digital health solutions on long-term cancer outcomes such as cancer mortality, morbidity and quality of life.
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- Johnblack K Kabukye
- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 15, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Uganda Cancer Institute, Upper Mulago Hill Road, P.O. Box 3935, Kampala, Uganda.
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 15, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 15, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Location AMC, Meibergdreef 15, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Canfell OJ, Littlewood R, Burton-Jones A, Sullivan C. Digital health and precision prevention: shifting from disease-centred care to consumer-centred health. AUST HEALTH REV 2021; 46:279-283. [PMID: 34882538 DOI: 10.1071/ah21063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Digital disruption and transformation of health care is occurring rapidly. Concurrently, a global syndemic of preventable chronic disease is crippling healthcare systems and accelerating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare investment is paradoxical; it prioritises disease treatment over prevention. This is an inefficient break-fix model versus a person-centred predict-prevent model. It is easy to reward and invest in acute health systems because activity is easily measured and therefore funded. Social, environmental and behavioural health determinants explain ~70% of health variance; yet, we cannot measure these community data contemporaneously or at population scale. The dawn of digital health and the digital citizen can initiate a precision prevention era, where consumer-centred, real-time data enables a new ability to count and fund population health, making disease prevention 'matter'. Then, precision decision making, intervention and policy to target preventable chronic disease (e.g. obesity) can be realised. We argue for, identify barriers to, and propose three horizons for digital health transformation of population health towards precision prevention of chronic disease, demonstrating childhood obesity as a use case. Clinicians, researchers and policymakers can commence strategic planning and investment for precision prevention of chronic disease to advance a mature, value-based model that will ensure healthcare sustainability in Australia and globally.
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- Oliver J Canfell
- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Health and Wellbeing Queensland, Queensland Government, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Cajander Å, Hedström G, Leijon S, Larusdottir M. Professional decision making with digitalisation of patient contacts in a medical advice setting: a qualitative study of a pilot project with a chat programme in Sweden. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e054103. [PMID: 34857576 PMCID: PMC8640641 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Patient e-services are increasingly launched globally to make healthcare more efficient and digitalised. One area that is digitalised is medical advice, where patients asynchronously chat with nurses and physicians, with patients having filled in a form with predefined questions before the chat. This study aimed to explore how occupational professionalism and the possibility of professional judgement are affected when clinical patient contact is digitalised. The study's overall question concerns whether and how the scope of the healthcare staff's professional judgement and occupational professionalism are affected by digitalisation. DESIGN AND SETTING A qualitative study of healthcare professionals working in a pilot project with a chat programme for patients in a medical advice setting in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS AND ANALYSIS Contextual inquiries and 17 interviews with nurses (n=9) and physicians (n=8). The interviews were thematically analysed. The analysis was inductive and based on theories of decision making. RESULTS Three themes emerged: (1) Predefined questions to patients not tailored for healthcare professionals' work, (2) reduced trust in written communication and (3) reduced opportunity to obtain information through chat communication. CONCLUSIONS The results indicate that asynchronous chat with patients might reduce the opportunity for nurses and physicians to obtain and use professional knowledge and discretionary decision making. Furthermore, the system's design increases uncertainty in assessments and decision making, which reduces the range of occupational professionalism.
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- Åsa Cajander
- Department of Information Technology, Uppsala Universitet Teknisk-naturvetenskapliga fakulteten, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Information Technology, Uppsala Universitet, Uppsala, Sweden
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- School of Computer Science, Reykjavik University School of Computer Science, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Dyda A, Fahim M, Fraser J, Kirrane M, Wong I, McNeil K, Ruge M, Lau CL, Sullivan C. Managing the Digital Disruption Associated with COVID-19-Driven Rapid Digital Transformation in Brisbane, Australia. Appl Clin Inform 2021; 12:1135-1143. [PMID: 34852391 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has forced rapid digital transformation of many health systems. These innovations are now entering the literature, but there is little focus on the resulting disruption. OBJECTIVE We describe the implementation of digital innovations during the COVID-19 response of Australia's largest health service, Metro North (in Brisbane, Queensland), the challenges of the subsequent digital disruption, how these were managed, and lessons learned. METHODS Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian state of Queensland created the Queensland Digital Clinical Charter, which provides guidance for the development of digital health programs. The guidelines utilize three horizons: digitizing workflows, leveraging digital data to transform clinical care, and reimagining new and innovative models of care. The technical response to COVID-19 in Metro North is described across these horizons. The rapid digital response caused significant disruption to health care delivery; management of the disruption and the outcomes are detailed. This is a participatory action research project, with members of the research team assisting with leading the implementation project informing the case report content. RESULTS Several digital innovations were introduced across Metro North during the COVID-19 response. This resulted in significant disruption creating digital hypervigilance, digital deceleration, data discordance, and postdigital "depression." Successful management of the digital disruption minimized the negative effects of rapid digital transformation, and contributed to the effective management of the pandemic in Queensland. CONCLUSION The rapid digital transformation in Metro North during COVID-19 was successful in several aspects; however, ongoing challenges remain. These include the need to improve data sharing and increase interoperability. Importantly, the innovations need to be evaluated to ensure that Metro North can capitalize on these changes and incorporate them into long-term routine practice. Moving forward, it will be essential to manage not only the pandemic, but increasingly, the resultant digital disruption.
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- Amalie Dyda
- School of Public Health, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Metro South and Integrated Nephrology and Transplant Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Queensland, Australia.,Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Digital Metro North, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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- Digital Metro North, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Queensland Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.,Digital Metro North, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.,Research School of Population Health, ANU College of Health and Medicine, Australian National University, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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- Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia.,Digital Metro North, Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Brisbane, Australia
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Lloyd S, Long K, Oshni Alvandi A, Di Donato J, Probst Y, Roach J, Bain C. A National Survey of EMR Usability: Comparisons between medical and nursing professions in the hospital and primary care sectors in Australia and Finland. Int J Med Inform 2021; 154:104535. [PMID: 34425552 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2021.104535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Electronic Medical Record Systems (EMRs) are now part of nursing and medical professionals daily work in the acute and primary care sectors in Australia. Usability is an important factor in their successful adoption and impacts upon clinical workflow, safety and quality, communication, and collaboration. This study replicates a significant body of work conducted by Finnish researchers applying a usability focused survey to understand medical and nursing professionals' experiences in the Australian context. As we implement EMRs across health systems, their usability and design to support clinicians to effectively deliver and document care, is essential. METHODS We conducted an observational study using a cross sectional survey, the National Usability-Focused HIS Scale (NuHISS) developed and validated by Finnish researchers. For this study 13 usability statements collected clinician impressions of EMRs related to technical quality, ease of use, benefits, and collaboration. We report the responses from medical and nursing professionals working in clinical practice settings in Australia, including primary care and hospital sectors in 2020. RESULTS Nursing and medical professionals have different experiences with EMR usability. This depends on the sector they work in and the usability feature measured. In our sample, technical quality features were more positively experienced by doctors in the primary care sector than nurses as well as ease of obtaining patient information and prevention of errors. In the hospital sector nurses experiences with EMRs were more positive with respect to support for routine task completion, learnability, ease of obtaining patient information and entry of patient data. CONCLUSIONS The NuHISS is a suitable tool for measuring the usability experiences of Australian clinicians and the EMRs utilised. Differences in usability experiences were noted between professional groups and sectors. A focus on the usability perspectives of clinicians when enhancing or developing EMR solutions is advocated.
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- Nursing Research Hub, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- QUT Online, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- Clinical Informatics Community of Practice, Australasian Institute of Digital Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Human Centred Computing, Monash Data Futures Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Tudor Car L, Kyaw BM, Nannan Panday RS, van der Kleij R, Chavannes N, Majeed A, Car J. Digital Health Training Programs for Medical Students: Scoping Review. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2021; 7:e28275. [PMID: 34287206 PMCID: PMC8339984 DOI: 10.2196/28275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical schools worldwide are accelerating the introduction of digital health courses into their curricula. The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this swift and widespread transition to digital health and education. However, the need for digital health competencies goes beyond the COVID-19 pandemic because they are becoming essential for the delivery of effective, efficient, and safe care. OBJECTIVE This review aims to collate and analyze studies evaluating digital health education for medical students to inform the development of future courses and identify areas where curricula may need to be strengthened. METHODS We carried out a scoping review by following the guidance of the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the results were reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. We searched 6 major bibliographic databases and gray literature sources for articles published between January 2000 and November 2019. Two authors independently screened the retrieved citations and extracted the data from the included studies. Discrepancies were resolved by consensus discussions between the authors. The findings were analyzed using thematic analysis and presented narratively. RESULTS A total of 34 studies focusing on different digital courses were included in this review. Most of the studies (22/34, 65%) were published between 2010 and 2019 and originated in the United States (20/34, 59%). The reported digital health courses were mostly elective (20/34, 59%), were integrated into the existing curriculum (24/34, 71%), and focused mainly on medical informatics (17/34, 50%). Most of the courses targeted medical students from the first to third year (17/34, 50%), and the duration of the courses ranged from 1 hour to 3 academic years. Most of the studies (22/34, 65%) reported the use of blended education. A few of the studies (6/34, 18%) delivered courses entirely digitally by using online modules, offline learning, massive open online courses, and virtual patient simulations. The reported courses used various assessment approaches such as paper-based assessments, in-person observations, and online assessments. Most of the studies (30/34, 88%) evaluated courses mostly by using an uncontrolled before-and-after design and generally reported improvements in students' learning outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Digital health courses reported in literature are mostly elective, focus on a single area of digital health, and lack robust evaluation. They have diverse delivery, development, and assessment approaches. There is an urgent need for high-quality studies that evaluate digital health education.
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- Lorainne Tudor Car
- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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Sullivan C, Staib A, McNeil K, Rosengren D, Johnson I. Queensland Digital Health Clinical Charter: a clinical consensus statement on priorities for digital health in hospitals. AUST HEALTH REV 2021; 44:661-665. [PMID: 31744594 DOI: 10.1071/ah19067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Accepted: 07/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Digital transformation of Australian hospitals is occurring rapidly. Although the clinical community has had limited ability to influence high-level decision making and investments into digital health technologies, as these technologies increasingly transform the way patients are cared for, the clinical community must influence the digital health agenda and be an integral part of the decision-making process. This case study details the process and lessons learnt during the development of the state-wide consensus statement detailing the clinical requirements for digital health initiatives to form the Queensland Digital Health Clinical Charter. To the best of our knowledge, Queensland is the first Australian jurisdiction to create a Digital Clinical Charter to be specifically referenced in the investment in and governance of digital health in hospitals. By developing this clinical charter for digital health, and in articulating the needs of clinicians, a clinical framework will be added to both the decision-making process around the investments in digital health and the definition and realisation of the expected benefits from these sizable investments.
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- Clair Sullivan
- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Road, Qld 4006, Australia. ; and Corresponding author.
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Health, Mater Medical Research Institute University of Queensland, Translational Research Institute, 199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102, Australia.
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- Queensland Health, Charlotte Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia.
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Road, Qld 4006, Australia.
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- Queensland Clinical Senate, Butterfield Street, Herston, Qld 4006, Australia.
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Scheibner J, Sleigh J, Ienca M, Vayena E. Benefits, challenges, and contributors to success for national eHealth systems implementation: a scoping review. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2021; 28:2039-2049. [PMID: 34151990 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocab096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our scoping review aims to assess what legal, ethical, and socio-technical factors contribute to or inhibit the success of national eHealth system implementations. In addition, our review seeks to describe the characteristics and benefits of eHealth systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a scoping review of literature published in English between January 2000 and 2020 using a keyword search on 5 databases: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, IEEEXplore, and ProQuest. After removal of duplicates, abstract screening, and full-text filtering, 86 articles were included from 8276 search results. RESULTS We identified 17 stakeholder groups, 6 eHealth Systems areas, and 15 types of legal regimes and standards. In-depth textual analysis revealed challenges mainly in implementation, followed by ethico-legal and data-related aspects. Key factors influencing success include promoting trust of the system, ensuring wider acceptance among users, reconciling the system with legal requirements, and ensuring an adaptable technical platform. DISCUSSION Results revealed support for decentralized implementations because they carry less implementation and engagement challenges than centralized ones. Simultaneously, due to decentralized systems' interoperability issues, federated implementations (with a set of national standards) might be preferable. CONCLUSION This study identifies the primary socio-technical, legal, and ethical factors that challenge and contribute to the success of eHealth system implementations. This study also describes the complexities and characteristics of existing eHealth implementation programs, and suggests guidance for resolving the identified challenges.
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- James Scheibner
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Health Ethics and Policy Laboratory, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.,College of Business, Government and Law, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Health Ethics and Policy Laboratory, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Health Ethics and Policy Laboratory, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Health Ethics and Policy Laboratory, ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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Aninanya GA, Otupiri E, Howard N. Effects of combined decision-support and performance-based incentives on reported client satisfaction with maternal health services in primary facilities: A quasi-experimental study in the Upper East Region of Ghana. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0249778. [PMID: 33878127 PMCID: PMC8057590 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Computerized decision-support systems (CDSS) and performance-based incentives (PBIs) have potential to contribute to client satisfaction with health services. However, rigorous evidence is lacking on the effectiveness of these strategies in lower-income countries such as Ghana. This study aimed to determine the effect of a combined CDSS-PBI intervention on client satisfaction with maternal health services in primary facilities in the Upper East Region of Ghana. METHODS We employed a quasi-experimental controlled baseline and endline design to assess the effect of the combined interventions on client satisfaction with maternal health services, measured by quantitative pre/post-test client satisfaction survey. Our analysis used difference-in-difference logistic regression, controlling for potential covariates, to compare variables across intervention and comparison facilities at baseline and endline. RESULTS The combined CDSS-PBI intervention was associated with increased or unchanged client satisfaction with all maternal health services compared at endline. Antenatal client difference-in-difference of mean satisfaction scores were significant at endline for intervention (n = 378) and comparison (n = 362) healthcare facilities for overall satisfaction (DiD 0.058, p = 0.014), perception of providers' technical performance (DiD = 0.142; p = 0.006), client-provider interaction (DiD = 0.152; p = 0.001), and provider availability (DiD = 0.173; p = 0.001). Delivery client difference-in-difference of satisfaction scores were significant at endline for intervention (n = 318) and comparison (n = 240) healthcare facilities for overall satisfaction with delivery services (DiD = 0.072; p = 0.02) and client-provider interaction (DiD = 0.146; p = 0.02). However, mean overall satisfaction actually reduced slightly in intervention facilities, while DiD for technical performance and provider availability were not significant. CONCLUSION This combined CDSS-PBI intervention was associated with greater antenatal and delivery client satisfaction with some aspects of maternity services within two years of implementation. It could be expanded elsewhere if funds allow, though further research is still required to assess cost-effectiveness and long-term effects on client satisfaction and maternal health outcomes.
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- Gifty Apiung Aninanya
- Department of Health Services Policy, Planning, Management and Economics, School of Public Health, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana
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- College of Health Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- National University of Singapore, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Singapore, Singapore
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Department of Global Health and Development, London, United Kingdom
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Mobile-Health Technologies for a Child Neuropsychiatry Service: Development and Usability of the Assioma Digital Platform. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18052758. [PMID: 33803179 PMCID: PMC7967477 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We developed an m-Health platform to support clinical pathways in a child and adolescent neuropsychiatry unit. The Assioma platform was created for tablets, smartphones and PCs, to support data collection and clinical workflow, to promote constant communication between patients, caregivers and clinicians, and to promote active family involvement in day hospital (DH) procedures. Through the Assioma application for tablets, caregivers filled out an anamnestic questionnaire and explored contents on the DH procedures and neurodevelopmental conditions. The application for smartphones included an agenda function for the DH pathways. Through the application for desktops, clinicians could export anamnestic information in text and Excel formats, send real-time notifications, and push relative contents to families' account. We tested the usability and satisfaction of the Assioma platform in a group of children, caregivers (N = 24) and clinicians (N = 6). Both families and clinicians gave high scores to almost all usability items. The overall satisfaction reached the highest levels at 50% satisfied for families and at 33% for clinicians. Our results indicate that the Assioma platform has the potential to optimize clinical pathways, increasing compliance and clinical efficiency, and to reduce in-person contacts supporting social distancing for clinical pathways, a crucial need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Smith N, Burton-Jones A, Sullivan C. From benefits idealisation to value optimisation: application in the digital health context. AUST HEALTH REV 2020; 44:706-722. [PMID: 32981571 DOI: 10.1071/ah19255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective This study investigated evidence for the approach known as 'benefits management' (BM) used in many digital hospital initiatives. Methods A qualitative narrative overview was conducted on the BM literature and compared with a qualitative systematic overview of electronic medical record (EMR) implementation literature. Results Twenty-five articles on BM and 12 literature reviews on EMR implementation were examined. The BM approach does not have strong support in the literature and does not support all the needs of large EMR implementations. Conclusion The current BM approach provides an inadequate basis for managing and reporting on the outcomes that ensue from a digital hospital initiative. A shift is needed from benefits idealisation to value optimisation. What is known about the topic? Health services are under increasing pressure to demonstrate that the benefits anticipated from digital health investments have been realised. What does this paper add? This paper informs the practice of benefits governance in EMR implementations. The results reveal inadequacies in current BM models and practice that are currently enshrined in policy despite a lack of evidence. What are the implications for practitioners? Health service leaders must be willing to question the governance of benefits from health service transformations using more evidence-based approaches to increase the value obtained from investments in digital transformation.
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- Natalie Smith
- UQ Business School, Blair Drive, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia. ; and Corresponding author.
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston Road, Qld 4006, Australia. ; and Present address: School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, 288 Herston Road, Herston, Qld 4006, Australia
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Eden R, Burton-Jones A, Staib A, Sullivan C. Surveying perceptions of the early impacts of an integrated electronic medical record across a hospital and healthcare service. AUST HEALTH REV 2020; 44:690-698. [PMID: 32907698 DOI: 10.1071/ah19157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective This study provides insights into the reported early impacts of the digital transformation of a large Australian hospital and healthcare service (HHS) by surveying staff perceptions of an integrated electronic medical record (ieMR). Methods The information systems success model was used as a tool to evaluate perceptions of system quality, information quality, individual benefits and expected organisational benefits of the ieMR soon after its introduction at the HHS. A questionnaire was distributed to staff in all five hospitals in the HHS immediately after implementation. Overall staff perceptions were examined, in addition to how perceptions differed by site and profession. Results Overall, staff held mildly positive early perceptions of system quality, information quality, individual benefits and expected organisational benefits. These views were largely consistent across sites. In terms of professions, allied health held more positive perceptions, followed by administrative and nursing professionals. Medical professionals held negative perceptions, but were neutral regarding their future expectations. Conclusion On average, staff viewed the ieMR mildly positively immediately after implementation (despite significant changes to work practices), but differences exist across professional groups. What is known about the topic? Hospitals globally are in the midst of a digital transformation. Yet, reported impacts are mixed and there have been few studies of the effects of comprehensive electronic medical record (EMR) implementations. What does this paper add? This paper evaluates a comprehensive EMR immediately after go-live. We found positive early perceptions of system quality, information quality, individual benefits and expected organisational benefits. We also found that perceptions of medical professionals were largely negative, but they were neutral in terms of their future expectations. What are the implications for practitioners? Health services may be unsure of the effect of implementing a comprehensive EMR because of conflicting reports in the literature, some touting major benefits, others stressing major costs. Our results paint a middle-ground picture immediately after implementation. Staff perceptions are mildly positive on average, which is reassuring given the results were obtained during the early disruptive period after implementation.
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- Rebekah Eden
- School of Information Systems, Science and Engineering Faculty, Queensland University of Technology, 2 George Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000, Australia; and Corresponding author.
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- UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, Blair Drive, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia.
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- Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South Hospital and Health Service, Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102, Australia.
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- Metro North Hospital and Health Service, Herston Road, Herston, Qld 4006, Australia. ; and Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Blair Drive, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia
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Ćwiklicki M, Schiavone F, Klich J, Pilch K. Antecedents of use of e-health services in Central Eastern Europe: a qualitative comparative analysis. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:171. [PMID: 32131820 PMCID: PMC7057573 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-5034-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The objective of this paper is to identify the key conditions that positively affect the use of e-health services in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) countries. CEE countries after the political and economic transformation in 1989/90 implemented slightly different national health care models. The research question of the study is: how do the various institutional conditions at the national level affect the use of e-health services in CEE countries? Methods The e-health description was derived from papers indexed in Web of Science and Scopus. The data for computation were collected from the 2015 global survey by the WHO Global Observatory for eHealth. We used a narrative literature review in order to identify key terms associated to e-health and conditions for the implementation of e-health services. The search terms were “e-health” and “*” where * was particular thematic section of e-health according to WHO GOeH. The inclusion criterion was relevance of the paper to e-health and searched phase. Eligibility criteria for countries for being described as CEE countries: Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Croatia (we omitted Slovakia from the analysis because this country was not covered by the WHO Survey). We applied qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) to analyse the necessary order of conditions. The dependent variable of the study is the national rate of use of e-health services. Results QCA shows that legal medical jurisdiction, teleprogramme and electronic health records supplemented by adequate training constitute critical conditions to achieve success in e-health implementation. Conclusions We conclude that the more formalised a framework for e-health service delivery is, the more likely it will be used. Therefore formalisation fosters the diffusion, dissemination and implementation of e-health solutions in this area. Formalisation must be accompanied by tailored training for health care professionals and patients. Our analyses are related only to the paths of e-health implementation in CEE countries thus consequently the findings and conclusions cannot be directly applied to other countries. The limitations of this study are related the absence of a broader context of e-health development, including the development of ICT infrastructure and ICT literacy.
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- Marek Ćwiklicki
- Department of Management of Public Organisations, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510, Cracow, Poland.
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- Department of Management Studies & Quantitative Methods, University of Naples Parthenope, Via Generale Parisi 13, 80132, Naples, Italy.,Department of Strategy and Management, Paris School of Business, 59 Rue Nationale, 75013, Paris, France
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- Department of Management of Public Organisations, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510, Cracow, Poland
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- Department of Management of Public Organisations, Cracow University of Economics, ul. Rakowicka 27, 31-510, Cracow, Poland
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Schwarz M, Coccetti A, Draheim M, Gordon G. Perceptions of allied health staff of the implementation of an integrated electronic medical record across regional and metropolitan settings. AUST HEALTH REV 2020; 44:965-972. [DOI: 10.1071/ah19024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate the perceptions of allied health professionals (AHPs) to implementation of an integrated electronic medical record (EMR) across both regional and metropolitan settings.
MethodsThe study was conducted as a cross-sectional electronic survey. AHPs working at three hospital sites within Queensland Health were sent an electronic survey link. Participation was voluntary and recruitment via a snowball sampling technique was encouraged. Responses were analysed descriptively.
ResultsIn all, 104 responders completed the survey. Responders were distributed across three sites within the selected health service, with most (75%; n=78) being at the largest site. Physiotherapy accounted for the largest number of responders (22%). Most responders were female (87%; n=90) and between 20 and 40 years of age (68%; n=71). On a scale from 0 (being anxious) to 100 (being excited), at the time EMR implementation was announced, there was a trend towards excitement (mean score 59). The most commonly reported factor hindering EMR implementation was the opportunity to practice with EMR (34%), whereas clinical ‘change champions’ were reported as the most common facilitators (61%). Overall, 60% of responders were very satisfied or satisfied with the EMR, but limited effects on efficiency and patient care were reported.
ConclusionsThe results suggest an overall positive response to EMR implementation. Minimal staff reported effects such as stress or anxiety in the workplace related to EMR implementation, and a perception of ‘comfort’ was cited once EMR was part of usual practice. However, responders did not report a significant effect on speed, efficiency or quality of patient care following EMR implementation.
What is known about the topic?A growing body of literature exists regarding the perceptions of staff (particularly medical officers) in moving towards EMRs, but there is limited evidence regarding the perceptions of AHPs, and the barriers and facilitators to this change.
What does this paper add?This paper presents a novel perspective regarding the perceptions of AHPs regarding the implementation of an EMR and provides a perspective of the barriers and facilitators that supported a smooth transition at three sites.
What are the implications for practitioners?Despite being a large-scale service change, the introduction of an EMR did not significantly increase AHPs’ subjective feelings of anxiety. Services considering EMR implementation should invest in the provision of timely information, ‘at-elbow’ support and opportunities to practice the new system.
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Schopf TR, Nedrebø B, Hufthammer KO, Daphu IK, Lærum H. How well is the electronic health record supporting the clinical tasks of hospital physicians? A survey of physicians at three Norwegian hospitals. BMC Health Serv Res 2019; 19:934. [PMID: 31801518 PMCID: PMC6894258 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-019-4763-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background The electronic health record is expected to improve the quality and efficiency of health care. Many novel functionalities have been introduced in order to improve medical decision making and communication between health care personnel. There is however limited evidence on whether these new functionalities are useful. The aim of our study was to investigate how well the electronic health record system supports physicians in performing basic clinical tasks. Methods Physicians of three prominent Norwegian hospitals participated in the survey. They were asked, in an online questionnaire, how well the hospital’s electronic health record system DIPS supported 49 clinical tasks as well as how satisfied they were with the system in general, including the technical performance. Two hundred and eight of 402 physicians (52%) submitted a completely answered questionnaire. Results Seventy-two percent of the physicians had their work interrupted or delayed because the electronic health record hangs or crashes at least once a week, while 22% had experienced this problem daily. Fifty-three percent of the physicians indicated that the electronic health record is cumbersome to use and adds to their workload. The majority of physicians were satisfied with managing tests, e.g., requesting laboratory tests, reading test results and managing radiological investigations and electrocardiograms. Physicians were less satisfied with managing referrals. There was high satisfaction with some of the decision support functionalities available for prescribing drugs. This includes drug interaction alerts and drug allergy warnings, which are displayed automatically. However, physicians were less satisfied with other aspects of prescribing drugs, including getting an overview of the ongoing drug therapy. Conclusions In the survey physicians asked for improvements of certain electronic health record functionalities like medication, clinical workflow support including planning and better overviews. In addition, there is apparently a need to focus on system stability, number of logins, reliability and better instructions on available electronic health record features. Considerable development is needed in current electronic health record systems to improve usefulness and satisfaction.
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- Thomas Roger Schopf
- Norwegian Centre for E-health Research, University Hospital of North-Norway, P.O. Box 35, 9038, Tromsø, Norway.
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- Norwegian Board of Health Supervision, P.O. Box 231 Skøyen, 0213, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Haukeland University Hospital, P.O. Box 1400, 5021, Bergen, Norway
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- Section for e-Health, Department for Research and Development, Haukeland University Hospital, P.O. Box 1400, 5021, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Directorate for e-health, P.O. Box 221 Skøyen, 0213, Oslo, Norway
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Huang KY, Lee D, Nakigudde J, Cheng S, Gouley KK, Mann D, Schoenthaler A, Chokshi S, Kisakye EN, Tusiime C, Mendelsohn A. Use of Technology to Promote Child Behavioral Health in the Context of Pediatric Care: A Scoping Review and Applications to Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Front Psychiatry 2019; 10:806. [PMID: 31798470 PMCID: PMC6865208 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: The burden of mental, neurological, and substance (MNS) disorders is greater in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The rapid growth of digital health (i.e., eHealth) approaches offer new solutions for transforming pediatric mental health services and have the potential to address multiple resource and system barriers. However, little work has been done in applying eHealth to promote young children's mental health in LMICs. It is also not clear how eHealth has been and might be applied to translating existing evidence-based practices/strategies (EBPs) to enable broader access to child mental health interventions and services. Methods: A scoping review was conducted to summarize current eHealth applications and evidence in child mental health. The review focuses on 1) providing an overview of existing eHealth applications, research methods, and effectiveness evidence in child mental health promotion (focused on children of 0-12 years of age) across diverse service contexts; and 2) drawing lessons learned from the existing research about eHealth design strategies and usability data in order to inform future eHealth design in LMICs. Results: Thirty-two (32) articles fitting our inclusion criteria were reviewed. The child mental health eHealth studies were grouped into three areas: i) eHealth interventions targeting families that promote child and family wellbeing; ii) eHealth for improving school mental health services (e.g., promote school staff's knowledge and management skills); and iii) eHealth for improving behavioral health care in the pediatric care system (e.g., promote use of integrated patient-portal and electronic decision support systems). Most eHealth studies have reported positive impacts. Although most pediatric eHealth studies were conducted in high-income countries, many eHealth design strategies can be adapted and modified to fit LMIC contexts. Most user-engagement strategies identified from high-income countries are also relevant for populations in LMICs. Conclusions: This review synthesizes patterns of eHealth use across a spectrum of individual/family and system level of eHealth interventions that can be applied to promote child mental health and strengthen mental health service systems. This review also summarizes critical lessons to guide future eHealth design and delivery models in LMICs. However, more research in testing combinations of eHealth strategies in LMICs is needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Keng-Yen Huang
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, New York, NY, United States
| | - Janet Nakigudde
- Department of Psychiatry, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
| | - Sabrina Cheng
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | - Kathleen Kiely Gouley
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | - Devin Mann
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | - Antoinette Schoenthaler
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | - Sara Chokshi
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
| | | | | | - Alan Mendelsohn
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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