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DeLaRosby A, Mulcahy J, Norwood T. A Proposed Decision Making Framework for the Translation of In-Person Clinical Care to Digital Care: A Tutorial. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024. [PMID: 38729149 DOI: 10.2196/52993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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UNSTRUCTURED The continued demand for digital health requires that providers adapt thought processes to enable sound clinical decision making in digital settings. Providers report that lack of training is a barrier to providing digital healthcare. Physical exam techniques and hands-on interventions must be adjusted in safe, reliable and feasible ways to digital care and decision making may be impacted by modifications made to these techniques. We have proposed a framework for determining if a procedure can be modified to obtain a comparable result in a digital environment or if a referral to in-person care is required. The decision making framework developed using program outcomes of a digital physical therapy platform, and aims to alleviate provider barriers to providing digital care. This paper describes the unique considerations a provider must make when collecting background information, selecting procedures, executing procedures, assessing results, and determining if they can proceed with clinical care in digital settings.
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- Anna DeLaRosby
- Physera Physical Therapy Group, 2443 Fillmore St, #380-8130, San Francisco, US
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Pfaar O, Sousa-Pinto B, Papadopoulos NG, Larenas-Linnemann DE, Ordak M, Torres MJ, Mösges R, Klimek L, Zuberbier T, Matricardi PM, Berger UE, Berger M, Dramburg S, Mahler V, Toppila-Salmi SK, Bergmann KC, Ollert M, Tripodi S, Jutel M, Agache I, Eguiluz-Gracia I, Canonica GW, Akdis CA, Sokolowska M, Sofiev M, Shamji MH, Czarlewski W, Fonseca JA, Bedbrook A, Bousquet J. Digitally-enabled, person-centred care (PCC) in allergen immunotherapy: An ARIA-EAACI Position Paper. Allergy 2024. [PMID: 38700063 DOI: 10.1111/all.16135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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In rhinitis and asthma, several mHealth apps have been developed but only a few have been validated. However, these apps have a high potential for improving person-centred care (PCC), especially in allergen immunotherapy (AIT). They can provide support in AIT initiation by selecting the appropriate patient and allergen shared decision-making. They can also help in (i) the evaluation of (early) efficacy, (ii) early and late stopping rules and (iii) the evaluation of (carried-over) efficacy after cessation of the treatment course. Future perspectives have been formulated in the first report of a joint task force (TF)-Allergic Rhinitis and Its Impact on Asthma (ARIA) and the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI)-on digital biomarkers. The TF on AIT now aims to (i) outline the potential of the clinical applications of mHealth solutions, (ii) express their current limitations, (iii) make proposals regarding further developments for both clinical practice and scientific purpose and (iv) suggest which of the tools might best comply with the purpose of digitally-enabled PCC in AIT.
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- Oliver Pfaar
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Section of Rhinology and Allergy, University Hospital Marburg, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- MEDCIDS - Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE-Health Research Network, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Center of Excellence in Asthma and Allergy, Médica Sur Clinical Foundation and Hospital, México City, Mexico
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- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Malaga, RICORS de Enfermedades Inflamatorias, Malaga, Spain
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- Institute of Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- ClinCompetence Cologne GmbH, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Mainz, Germany
- Center for Rhinology and Allergology, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medecine, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin - Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Botany, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- European Aeroallergen Network (EAN), Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Botany, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
- European Aeroallergen Network (EAN), Vienna, Austria
- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Klinik Hietzing, Wiener Gesundheitsverbund, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pediatric Respiratory Medecine, Immunology and Critical Care Medicine, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin - Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Kuopio University Hospital and University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Allergy, Inflammation Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Infection and Immunity, Luxembourg Institute of Health, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
- Department of Dermatology and Allergy Center, Odense Research Center for Anaphylaxis (ORCA), Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Immunology, Wrocław Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
- ALL-MED Medical Research Institute, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transylvania University of Brasov, Brasov, Romania
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- Allergy Unit, Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga, IBIMA-Plataforma BIONAND, Universidad de Malaga, RICORS de Enfermedades Inflamatorias, Malaga, Spain
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy
- Asthma and Allergy Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland
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- Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF), University of Zurich, Davos, Switzerland
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- Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), Helsinki, Finland
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- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, UK
- NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre, London, UK
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- MEDCIDS - Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS@RISE-Health Research Network, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- MASK-air, Montpellier, France
- ARIA, Montpellier, France
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- Institute of Allergology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Fraunhofer Institute for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology ITMP, Immunology and Allergology, Berlin, Germany
- MASK-air, Montpellier, France
- ARIA, Montpellier, France
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Hammarén M, Pölkki T, Kanste O. The management of digital competence sharing in health care: A qualitative study of managers' and professionals' views. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:2051-2064. [PMID: 37975297 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15963] [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: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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AIM To describe managers' and professionals' views on the management of digital competence sharing in health care. DESIGN A qualitative descriptive study. METHODS Managers (n = 22) and professionals (n = 12) from two public primary, one public special and one private health care organization in Finland participated in semi-structured individual interviews between February and May 2022. Data were analysed using inductive content analysis. RESULTS Managers' and professionals' views formed six main categories: providing resources and opportunities for digital competence sharing, creating methods and practices for digital competence sharing, managing digital competence, implementing intergenerational learning, creating a friendly and safe digital organizational atmosphere, and promoting digital competence sharing through leadership. CONCLUSION The support of management is significant in promoting the sharing of digital competence in health care organizations. The management of digital competence sharing requires a both resources and a commitment to continuous training and development. It also requires the creation of a collaborative culture to promote mutual learning between professionals and people of different generations. IMPACT Due to rapid technological advancements and the resulting load, it is important to focus on the development and sharing of digital competence among health care professionals. The study indicated that managers should have the ability to identify the strengths of professionals' digital competence and be able to utilize them in promoting digital competence sharing. It also highlighted the specific competency requirements for managers in this context. The results can be applied to the training of health care managers and professionals, particularly around digital competence. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution. REPORTING METHOD The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist was used in the reporting.
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- Mira Hammarén
- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
- Medical Research Center Oulu, University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Tischendorf T, Heitmann-Möller A, Ruppert SN, Marchwacka M, Schaffrin S, Schaal T, Hasseler M. Sustainable integration of digitalisation in nursing education-an international scoping review. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2024; 4:1344021. [PMID: 38665930 PMCID: PMC11043537 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2024.1344021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Introduction Trainees and teachers at nursing schools as well as nursing professionals are increasingly facing new challenges as a result of the digital transformation. Opportunities for the entire care system exist in the improvement of care quality and communication between those involved. However, this change also harbours risks, such as the use of immature digital applications in the care sector, data theft and industrial espionage. In order to be able to exploit the potential of digitalisation despite these risks, it is necessary to integrate relevant aspects such as digital skills into nursing training. The aim of this study is to investigate the extent to which the sustainable integration of digitalisation in nursing education is discussed. Methods The methods of the systematic literature and database search were carried out in the form of a scoping review according to the PRISMA scheme. The PubMed and CINAHL databases were used for this purpose. The search period covered the years 2017-2023. Findings After screening the titles and abstracts using inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 studies were included in the synthesis of findings. The international literature focuses on content areas that highlight trends in digitalisation-related training in nursing. These focal points include concept development, considering the heterogeneity of demand constellations, as well as the reflexive reorientation of existing competences, whereby the technological competence of teachers is not disregarded. Other focal points relate to the initiation of digital skills in training and maintaining the employability of older nursing staff through professional development. Discussion The literature research shows that there is a rudimentary discussion about digitalisation and curricular developments in nursing training in an international context, while the discourse in the German-language literature is less advanced. Among the sustainability desiderata derived from the literature is the involvement of nursing professionals in the development, testing and implementation of digital technologies. Only through active cooperation between nursing professionals and nursing sciences can the topic of digitalisation be integrated into the education and training of professional nursing in a targeted and future-oriented manner, whereby the focus should always be on the ability to deal with digital technologies and the associated change.
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- Tim Tischendorf
- Faculty of Health and Healthcare Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Zwickau, Germany
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- Faculty of Healthcare, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfsburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Healthcare, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfsburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Healthcare, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfsburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Health and Healthcare Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, Zwickau, Germany
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- Faculty of Healthcare, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Wolfsburg, Germany
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Mainz A, Nitsche J, Weirauch V, Meister S. Measuring the Digital Competence of Health Professionals: Scoping Review. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 10:e55737. [PMID: 38551628 PMCID: PMC11015375 DOI: 10.2196/55737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Digital competence is listed as one of the key competences for lifelong learning and is increasing in importance not only in private life but also in professional life. There is consensus within the health care sector that digital competence (or digital literacy) is needed in various professional fields. However, it is still unclear what exactly the digital competence of health professionals should include and how it can be measured. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aims to provide an overview of the common definitions of digital literacy in scientific literature in the field of health care and the existing measurement instruments. METHODS Peer-reviewed scientific papers from the last 10 years (2013-2023) in English or German that deal with the digital competence of health care workers in both outpatient and inpatient care were included. The databases ScienceDirect, Scopus, PubMed, EBSCOhost, MEDLINE, OpenAIRE, ERIC, OAIster, Cochrane Library, CAMbase, APA PsycNet, and Psyndex were searched for literature. The review follows the JBI methodology for scoping reviews, and the description of the results is based on the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews) checklist. RESULTS The initial search identified 1682 papers, of which 46 (2.73%) were included in the synthesis. The review results show that there is a strong focus on technical skills and knowledge with regard to both the definitions of digital competence and the measurement tools. A wide range of competences were identified within the analyzed works and integrated into a validated competence model in the areas of technical, methodological, social, and personal competences. The measurement instruments mainly used self-assessment of skills and knowledge as an indicator of competence and differed greatly in their statistical quality. CONCLUSIONS The identified multitude of subcompetences illustrates the complexity of digital competence in health care, and existing measuring instruments are not yet able to reflect this complexity.
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- Anne Mainz
- Health Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Didactics and Educational Research in Health Science, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Health Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- Department Healthcare, Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering, Dortmund, Germany
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- Health Informatics, Faculty of Health, School of Medicine, Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
- Department Healthcare, Fraunhofer Institute for Software and Systems Engineering, Dortmund, Germany
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Martzoukou K, Luders ES, Mair J, Kostagiolas P, Johnson N, Work F, Fulton C. A cross-sectional study of discipline-based self-perceived digital literacy competencies of nursing students. J Adv Nurs 2024; 80:656-672. [PMID: 37489586 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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AIMS This study offers an empirical exploration of self-assessed digital competencies of students, most of whom studied in nursing courses, using a discipline-based self-assessment survey tool. A range of digital competencies were explored: information and communication technology proficiency and productivity, information literacy, digital creation, digital research, digital communication, digital learning and development, digital innovation, digital identity management and digital well-being. DESIGN A cross-sectional empirical study. METHODS Quantitative data were collected from November to December 2021 via a questionnaire survey administered to students. Quantitative results were reported through descriptive statistical analysis. Mann-Whitney (U-test) and Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric statistical tests were used to identify statistically significant differences based on age demographics and pre- or post-registration course. Thematic analysis was utilized for survey open-ended questions data. RESULTS Students reported low competencies in the following digital literacy dimensions, all of which were imperative for their studies and for their future professional careers: information literacy, digital research, digital innovation. Significant statistical subgroup differences were found between age demographics and pre/post-registration within most of the digital competence dimensions. The survey open-ended comments revealed that students encountered challenges around digital skills they had mostly developed via everyday life experiences and trial-and-error approaches. CONCLUSION Increasing awareness of existing digital gaps and offering tailored digital skills enhancement can empower students as future-proof evidence-based practitioners in an evolving digital healthcare landscape. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Highlights the importance of embedding digital literacy within nursing study programmes, as preparation for comprehensive patient healthcare. IMPACT Offers insights into digital competencies gaps of nursing students. Proposes targeted educational digital skills training interventions. Stresses the value of academic staff supporting nursing students to develop digital skills in important areas of professional practice. REPORTING METHOD JBI critical appraisal checklist. No patient or public contribution.
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- Konstantina Martzoukou
- School of Creative and Cultural Business, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- School of Information Science and Informatics, Ionian University, Corfu, Greece
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
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- School of Information and Communication Studies, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Pramila-Savukoski S, Jarva E, Kuivila HM, Juntunen J, Koskenranta M, Kääriäinen M, Mikkonen K. Generic competence among health sciences students in higher education - A cross-sectional study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2024; 133:106036. [PMID: 37992578 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Highly competent health care experts are needed for the development of the social and health care sectors. More knowledge is needed on the levels of generic competencies that health sciences experts possess, particularly in the context of complex decision-making. OBJECTIVES To describe self-evaluated generic competence of health sciences students and its associated factors. DESIGN A cross-sectional observational study design. PARTICIPANTS A total of 291 health science students in five universities in Finland participated in this study during the spring of 2022. METHODS The data was collected by using the HealthGenericCom instrument with 88 items and 8 sum dimensions using a five-point Likert scale (1-poor to 5-excellent): 1) competence in leadership, administration, and finance; 2) people-centred guiding competence; 3) competence of health promotion; 4) competence of evidence-based practice; 5) digital competence; 6) competence in work well-being and self-management; 7) competence in collaboration and problem-solving, and 8) competence in societal interaction. The K-means cluster algorithm was used to classify generic competence profiles to identify the profiles of health sciences students. RESULTS Four generic health sciences competence profiles (A = 18 %, B = 23 %, C = 33 %, D = 26 %) were identified. Profile A demonstrated the lowest level of most generic competencies in health sciences. Digital competence was shown to be at the lowest level among the participants, whereas competence in collaboration, problem-solving, and health promotion was evaluated as the highest competence level. The students evaluated their competence as being higher when they were older, were currently engaged in master's degree programmes, had completed work-based practical training in social and health care, and had varied work experiences or held leading positions. CONCLUSIONS Students need to improve their generic competencies in health sciences, with a particular focus on developing their digital competence. More focus should be given to work-based practical training.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
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- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland.
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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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Rouleau G, Wu K, Parry M, Richard L, Desveaux L. Providing compassionate care in a virtual context: Qualitative exploration of Canadian primary care nurses' experiences. Digit Health 2024; 10:20552076231224072. [PMID: 38205037 PMCID: PMC10777765 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231224072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Objective Virtual care presents a promising opportunity to create new communication channels and increase access to healthcare. However, concerns have been raised around the potential for unintended emotional distances created through virtual care environments that could strain patient-provider relationships. While compassionate care is an enabler of emotional connectivity and a core tenant of nursing, little is known about whether or how nurses have adapted their compassion skills into virtual interactions. These concerns are particularly relevant in primary care, where there is a focus on relational continuity (i.e. relationship-based, longitudinal care) and a broad uptake of virtual care. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of compassionate virtual care and to uncover how nurses operationalized compassionate care through virtual interactions in primary care. Methods We used a qualitative interpretive descriptive lens to conduct semistructured interviews with primary care nurses (Ontario, Canada) who had provided virtual care (i.e. video visits, remote patient monitoring, or asynchronous messaging). We used a thematic approach to analyze the data. Results We interviewed 18 nurse practitioners and two registered nurses. Participants described how: (1) compassionate care was central to nursing practice, (2) compassionate care was evolving through virtual nurse-patient interaction, and (3) nurses balanced practice with patients' expectations while providing virtual compassionate care. Conclusions There is an opportunity to better align nurses' understanding and operationalization of compassionate care in virtual primary care contexts. Exploring how compassionate care is operationalized in primary care settings is a necessary first step to building compassionate competencies across the nursing profession to support the continued virtual evolution of health service delivery.
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- Geneviève Rouleau
- Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Nursing Department, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Saint-Jérôme, Québec, Canada
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- Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of General Practice and Rural Health, Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Faculty of Nursing, Université de Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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- Women’s College Hospital Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Better Health, Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
- Institute for Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Brommeyer M, Liang Z, Whittaker M, Mackay M. Developing Health Management Competency for Digital Health Transformation: Protocol for a Qualitative Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e51884. [PMID: 37921855 PMCID: PMC10656658 DOI: 10.2196/51884] [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: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, the health care system is experiencing a period of rapid and radical change. In response, innovative service models have been adopted for the delivery of high-quality care that require a health workforce with skills to support transformation and new ways of working. OBJECTIVE The aim of this research protocol is to describe research that will contribute to developing the capability of health service managers in the digital health era and enabling digital transformation within the Australian health care environment. It also explains the process of preparing and finalizing the research design and methodologies by seeking answers to the following three research questions: (1) To what extent can the existing health service management and digital health competency frameworks guide the development of competence for health service managers in understanding and managing in the digital health space? (2) What are the competencies that are necessary for health service managers to acquire in order to effectively work with and manage in the digital health context? (3) What are the key factors that enable and inhibit health service managers to develop and demonstrate digital health competence in the workplace? METHODS The study has adopted a qualitative approach, guided by the empirically validated management competency identification process, using four steps: (1) health management and digital health competency mapping, (2) scoping review of literature and policy analysis, (3) focus group discussions with health service managers, and (4) semistructured interviews with digital health leaders. The first 2 steps were to confirm the need for updating the current health service management curriculum to address changing competency requirements of health service managers in the digital health context. RESULTS Two initial steps have been completed confirming the significance of the study and study design. Step 1, competency mapping, found that nearly half of the digital competencies were only partially or not addressed at all by the health management competency framework. The scoping review articulated the competencies health service managers need to effectively demonstrate digital health competence in the workplace. The findings effectively support the importance of the current research and also the appropriateness of the proposed steps 3 and 4 in answering the research questions and achieving the research aim. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide insights into the health service management workforce performance and development needs for digital health and inform credentialing and professional development requirements. This will guide health service managers in leading and managing the adoption and implementation of digital health as a contemporary tool for health care delivery. The study will develop an in-depth understanding of Australian health service managers' experiences and views. This research process could be applied in other contexts, noting that the results need contextualization to individual country jurisdictions and environments. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/51884.
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- Mark Brommeyer
- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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- College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia
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Brice S, Saunders E, Edwards B. Scoping Review for a Global Hearing Care Framework: Matching Theory with Practice. Semin Hear 2023; 44:213-231. [PMID: 37601536 PMCID: PMC10436796 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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The hearing healthcare industry is evolving rapidly. A framework addressing provision options in contemporary hearing care could assist clinician and client navigate their options to find the most appropriate solution for each individual. A PRISMA approach was used followed by mapping, validation, and thematic analysis to produce a framework to better describe and discuss service and product delivery options in contemporary hearing care. No frameworks were identified to advise matching needs with current provision options in audiological care. Charting, mapping, and thematic analysis of the validation criteria and hearing care literature produced three core domains: Service, Channel, and Technology/Device. The framework developed in this review allows for an understanding of where innovation is occurring in hearing healthcare and differentiates between changes to technology, channel, and service. New questions open up such as whether one model is more effective than another or which model of hearing help is best for which type of person. This framework allows for the disambiguation of hearing health services, hearing loss technology, and the channel in which services and technology are delivered. It has potential to be a versatile and valuable addition to the industry of hearing healthcare.
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- Sophie Brice
- Australian Institute of Health Service Management, COBE, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Service Management, COBE, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- The Bionics Institute of Australia, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustics Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Naughton C, Hayes N, Ezhova I, Fitzpatrick JM. Evaluation of the feasibility of an Education-Career pathway in Healthcare for Older People (ECHO) for early career nurses. Int J Older People Nurs 2023; 18:e12526. [PMID: 36658469 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Rapid population ageing is driving demand for qualified gerontological nurses. Yet, early career nurse attrition and limited focus on retention in the speciality limits supply. OBJECTIVES To test the feasibility and acceptability of an Education-Career pathway in Healthcare for Older People (ECHO) intervention for early career nurses to improve retention and capability in gerontological nursing. ECHO is a multicomponent intervention with integrated education, career planning and coaching components, tested over two 6-month cycles. METHODS A feasibility study with a pre-post design using a multi-methods evaluation. Twenty-nine early career nurse participants were recruited from eight NHS acute and community care Trusts in England. ECHO participants completed online questionnaires at baseline (Time 1), 6-month (T2, end of intervention) and follow-up at 18 months from baseline (T3). Outcome measures were career intention, self-reported knowledge, career planning confidence, and burnout using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Qualitative interviews were undertaken with participants (n = 23) and organizational stakeholders (n = 16) who facilitated ECHO. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests for paired data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. RESULTS Overall, 19 of 29 participants (65%) completed all aspects of the intervention. The evaluation was completed by 23 participants. ECHO was well received by participants and stakeholders. At T3, the 23 participants were working in the speciality, though two had changed organizations. There was a significant improvement in self-reported gerontological knowledge, pre 87 (IQR 81-102), post 107 (IQR 98-112) p = 0.006, but no significant changes in other outcomes. In qualitative data, participants and organizational stakeholders held similar views, presented under four main themes: intended outcomes (personal and professional development, raise gerontological profile, expand horizons); nurse retention-a double-edged sword, ECHO logistics, and sustainability. CONCLUSION Education-Career pathway in Healthcare for Older People was feasible and may positively impact early career nurse retention, capability and socialization into gerontological nursing. ECHO requires further refinement and piloting, but learning can contribute to retention strategies. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Attracting and retaining early-career nurses to the gerontological speciality requires greater innovation, organizational and senior nurse leadership.
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- Corina Naughton
- Clinical Nursing in Older People's Healthcare, School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health, South SouthWest Hospital Group (SSWHG), Cork, Ireland
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- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Older People's Healthcare, Care for Long Term Conditions Research Division, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, London, UK
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Jarva E, Oikarinen A, Andersson J, Tomietto M, Kääriäinen M, Mikkonen K. Healthcare professionals' digital health competence and its core factors; development and psychometric testing of two instruments. Int J Med Inform 2023; 171:104995. [PMID: 36689840 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.104995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND Healthcare professionals' digital health competence is an important phenomenon to study as healthcare practices are changing globally. Recent research aimed to define this complex phenomenon and identify the current state of healthcare professionals' competence in digitalisation but did not include an overarching outlook when measuring digital health competence of healthcare professionals. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically validate two self-assessed instruments measuring digital health competence and factors associating with it. METHODS The study followed three phases of instrument development and validation: 1) conceptualisation and item pool generation; 2) content validity testing and pilot study; and 3) construct validity and reliability testing. The conceptual background of the instruments was based on individual interviews conducted with healthcare professionals (n = 20) and previous systematic reviews. A total of 17 experts assessed the instrument's content validity. Face validity was evaluated by a group of healthcare professionals (n = 20). Data collection from 817 professionals took place in spring-summer 2022 in nine organisations. Construct validity was confirmed with exploratory factor analysis. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the internal consistency of the instruments. RESULTS The instrument development and validation process resulted in two instruments: DigiHealthCom and DigiComInf. DigiHealthCom included 42 items in 5 factors related to digital health competence, and DigiComInf included 15 items in 3 factors related to educational and organisational factors associated with digital health competence. The DigiHealthCom instrument explained 68.9 % of the total variance and the factors' Cronbach alpha values varied between 0.91 and 0.97. The DigiComInf instrument explained 59.6 % of the total variance and the factors' Cronbach alpha values varied between 0.76 and 0.88. CONCLUSIONS The two instruments gave valid and reliable results in psychometric testing. The instruments could be used to evaluate healthcare professionals' digital health competence and associated factors.
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- E Jarva
- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Medical Research Center Oulu, Wellbeing Services County of North Ostrobothnia, Oulu, Finland.
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- Academy of Health and Welfare, Halmstad University, Halmstad, Sweden
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Medical Research Center Oulu, Wellbeing Services County of North Ostrobothnia, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Medical Research Center Oulu, Wellbeing Services County of North Ostrobothnia, Oulu, Finland.
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Brommeyer M, Whittaker M, Mackay M, Ng F, Liang Z. Building health service management workforce capacity in the era of health informatics and digital health - A scoping review. Int J Med Inform 2023; 169:104909. [PMID: 36347141 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Health informatics and digital health, two rapidly growing disciplines, are becoming increasingly important to the sustainability of health service provision, highlighted especially through the COVID-19 pandemic. To maximise the benefits of the adoption and growth of health informatics and digital health, health service managers play a critical role in leading and managing the implementation and transformation of the system, both strategically and operationally, whilst still needing to manage 'business as usual'. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the paper are to present and discuss the findings from a scoping review identifying: 1) competencies required for health service managers leading the implementation and transformation of informatics and digital technology in the health sector; and 2) factors that are critical to building the management workforce capacity in the era of health informatics and digital health. METHODS A scoping review of the literature was conducted in 2020 focussing on identifying empirical articles published in the English language since the year 2000 using a number of keywords such as 'health informatics', 'digital health', 'electronic health', 'competencies', 'capability', 'proficiency', 'qualification', 'certification', 'health manager', 'health executive' and 'health administrator'. The literature search was guided by a PRISMA approach searching within eight databases: Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, ACM Digital Library, CINAHL, PubMed, Google Scholar and ProQuest Dissertations. RESULTS After duplicates were removed, 941 publications were included for title screening as the result of an initial review. Title screening selected 185 articles to be included for abstract screening by two reviewers confirming 19 papers relevant to the focus of the current paper which were included in data extraction and content analysis. The analysis identified the additional competency of 'information and data management' be included as a core competency for health service managers. The analysis also confirmed additional elements for the following four core management competencies that are important to health service managers working in the digital health context, including: 1) leadership; 2) operational and resource management; 3) personal, interpersonal and professional qualities, and 4) understanding the industry and environment. Factors that are critical to developing the system and organization capacity in the use of health informatics and digital health technology, and leading and managing the adoption in the healthcare organizations were identified in three categories: 1) policy/system; 2) organizational structure and processes; and 3) people factors. CONCLUSIONS This paper has taken an important step in confirming the competency requirements for health services managers that are relevant to leading and managing in the health informatics and digital health space, consequently indicating the directions for developing a competent workforce in meeting the existing and emerging healthcare delivery challenges, both now and in the future.
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- Mark Brommeyer
- James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia; Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
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- James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Tung Wah College, Hong Kong, China
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- James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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Desveaux L, Wu K, Rouleau G, Srinivasan D, Azavedo R, Dang Nguyen M, Martin D, Steele Gray C. Building Compassionate Experience through Compassionate Action: A Qualitative Behavioural Analysis (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2022; 7:e43981. [DOI: 10.2196/43981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023] Open
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El rol de enfermería en la salud digital: oportunidades y desafíos para la ciencia del cuidado. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Longhini J, Rossettini G, Palese A. Digital Health Competencies Among Health Care Professionals: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2022; 24:e36414. [PMID: 35980735 PMCID: PMC9437781 DOI: 10.2196/36414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Digitalization is not fully implemented in clinical practice, and several factors have been identified as possible barriers, including the competencies of health care professionals. However, no summary of the available evidence has been provided to date to depict digital health competencies that have been investigated among health care professionals, the tools used in assessing such competencies, and the effective interventions to improve them. Objective This review aims to summarize digital health competencies investigated to date and the tools used to assess them among health care professionals. Methods A systematic review based on the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) checklist was performed. The MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, and Scopus databases were accessed up to September 4, 2021. Studies assessing digital health competencies with quantitative designs, targeting health care professionals, and written in English were included. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute tools. Results A total of 26 studies, published from 1999 to 2021, met the inclusion criteria, and the majority were cross sectional in design, while only 2 were experimental study designs. Most studies were assessed with moderate to low methodological quality; 4 categories and 9 subcategories of investigated digital health competencies have been identified. The most investigated category was “Self-rated competencies,” followed by “Psychological and emotional aspects toward digital technologies,” “Use of digital technologies,” and “Knowledge about digital technologies.” In 35% (9/26) of the studies, a previously validated tool was used to measure the competencies assessed, while others developed ad hoc questionnaires. Conclusions Mainly descriptive studies with issues regarding methodology quality have been produced to date investigating 4 main categories of digital health competencies mostly with nonvalidated tools. Competencies investigated might be considered while designing curricula for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education processes, whereas the methodological lacks detected might be addressed with future research. There is a need to expand research on psychological and emotional elements and the ability to use digital technology to self-learn and teach others. Trial Registration PROSPERO International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews CRD42021282775; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=282775
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- Jessica Longhini
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Is Teleaudiology Achieving Person-Centered Care: A Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127436. [PMID: 35742684 PMCID: PMC9224155 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127436] [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: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Digital health and person-centered care are unquestionably linked in today’s Australian healthcare landscape. Teleaudiology is the application of digital health in the field of audiology, and it has become a popular component of standard audiological care. Behavior modification is essential in audiology intervention. Guidance on achieving behavior change, which is dependent on digitally enabled intervention, is a valuable resource when used in tandem to achieve person-centered care. The aim of this review is to determine whether teleaudiology achieves person-centered care. A qualitative review was conducted, followed by mapping and analysis. Analysis identified evidence of teleaudiology use, and ascertained guiding principles are appropriate to behavior change dependent digital intervention supported or enabled person-centered care. In conclusion, teleaudiology will continue to be a promising technology for promoting relatedness, a positive user experience, confidence and capability, and appropriate levels of autonomy for the user to choose from among the person-centered care options available.
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Mather C, Almond H. Using COMPASS ( Context Optimisation Model for Person-Centred Analysis and Systematic Solutions) Theory to Augment Implementation of Digital Health Solutions. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19127111. [PMID: 35742360 PMCID: PMC9222784 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19127111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Digital health research is an emerging discipline that requires easy-to-understand theoretical frameworks and implementation models for digital health providers in health and social care settings. The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the demand for digital health discipline-specific instruction on how to manage evidence-based digital health transformation. Access to the use of these models guarantees that digital health providers can investigate phenomena using safe and suitable approaches and methods to conduct research and identify answers to challenges and problems that arise in health and social care settings. The COMPASS theory is designed to aid transformation of health and social care environments. A navigational rose of primary quadrants is divided by four main compass points, with person-centred care being central to the philosophy. Two axes produce Cartesian planes that intersect to form a box plot, which can be used to discover human and physical resource weightings to augment digital health research design and implementation. A third continuum highlights stakeholders’ capabilities, which are critical for any multidisciplinary study. The COMPASS mnemonic guides end users through the process of design, development, implementation, evaluation, and communication of digital health transformations. The theory’s foundations are presented and explained in context of the ‘new normal’ of health and social care delivery.
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- Carey Mather
- School of Nursing, University of Tasmania, Newnham 7248, Australia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-6324-3149
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- Australian Institute of Health Service Management, University of Tasmania, Hobart 7005, Australia;
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Tulk Jesso S, Kelliher A, Sanghavi H, Martin T, Henrickson Parker S. Inclusion of Clinicians in the Development and Evaluation of Clinical Artificial Intelligence Tools: A Systematic Literature Review. Front Psychol 2022; 13:830345. [PMID: 35465567 PMCID: PMC9022040 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.830345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare domains has received much attention in recent years, yet significant questions remain about how these new tools integrate into frontline user workflow, and how their design will impact implementation. Lack of acceptance among clinicians is a major barrier to the translation of healthcare innovations into clinical practice. In this systematic review, we examine when and how clinicians are consulted about their needs and desires for clinical AI tools. Forty-five articles met criteria for inclusion, of which 24 were considered design studies. The design studies used a variety of methods to solicit and gather user feedback, with interviews, surveys, and user evaluations. Our findings show that tool designers consult clinicians at various but inconsistent points during the design process, and most typically at later stages in the design cycle (82%, 19/24 design studies). We also observed a smaller amount of studies adopting a human-centered approach and where clinician input was solicited throughout the design process (22%, 5/24). A third (15/45) of all studies reported on clinician trust in clinical AI algorithms and tools. The surveyed articles did not universally report validation against the “gold standard” of clinical expertise or provide detailed descriptions of the algorithms or computational methods used in their work. To realize the full potential of AI tools within healthcare settings, our review suggests there are opportunities to more thoroughly integrate frontline users’ needs and feedback in the design process.
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- Stephanie Tulk Jesso
- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA, United States.,Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology, Blacksburg, VA, United States.,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech, Roanoke, VA, United States.,Department of Health Systems and Implementation Science, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, United States
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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: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [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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MacLure K, MacLure A, Levy S, Dearing W. Characterising the health and social care segment of the BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) membership and their continuing professional development needs. BMJ Health Care Inform 2022; 29:bmjhci-2021-100504. [PMID: 35288400 PMCID: PMC8921867 DOI: 10.1136/bmjhci-2021-100504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to identify and characterise the health and social care membership of the British Computer Society (BCS), an international informatics professional organisation, and to determine their ongoing development needs.MethodsA prepiloted online survey included items on professional regulatory body, job role, work sector, qualifications, career stage, BCS membership (type, specialist group/branch activity (committees, event attendance)), use of BCS.org career planning/continuing professional development (CPD) tools, self-reported digital literacy and other professional registrations. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics in JASP V.0.9.2 to report frequencies and correlations.ResultsResponses were received from 152 participants. Most were male (n=103; 68%), aged 50–59 years (n=41; 28%), working in England (n=107; 71%) with master’s or honours degrees (n=80; 53%). Most were either new (5 years or less; n=61; 40%) or long-term members (21 years or more; n=43; 28%) of BCS. Most were not interested in health specialist groups (n=57; 38%) preferring non-health specialist groups such as information management (n=54; 37%) and project management (n=52; 34%).DiscussionThis is the first paper to characterise the health and social care membership of an IT-focused professional body and to start to determine their CPD needs. There are further challenges ahead in curating the content and delivery.ConclusionThis study is the starting point from which members’ CPD needs, and ongoing interest, in being recognised as health and social care professional members, can be acknowledged and explored. Further research is planned with the participants who volunteered to be part of designing future CPD content and delivery.
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- Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Institute of Management and Health, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Lampeter, UK
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Hospodková P, Berežná J, Barták M, Rogalewicz V, Severová L, Svoboda R. Change Management and Digital Innovations in Hospitals of Five European Countries. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:1508. [PMID: 34828554 PMCID: PMC8625074 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9111508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
The objective of the paper is to evaluate the quality of systemic change management (CHM) and readiness for change in five Central European countries. The secondary goal is to identify trends and upcoming changes in the field of digital innovations in healthcare. The results show that all compared countries (regardless of their historical context) deal with similar CHM challenges with a rather similar degree of success. A questionnaire distributed to hospitals clearly showed that there is still considerable room for improvement in terms of the use of specific CHM tools. A review focused on digital innovations based on the PRISMA statement showed that there are five main directions, namely, data collection and integration, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, electronic medical records, and M-Health. In the hospital environment, there are considerable reservations in applying change management principles, as well as the absence of a systemic approach. The main factors that must be monitored for a successful and sustainable CHM include a clearly defined and widely communicated vision, early engagement of all stakeholders, precisely set rules, adaptation to the local context and culture, provision of a technical base, and a step-by-step implementation with strong feedback.
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Affiliation(s)
- Petra Hospodková
- Department of Economic Theories, Faculty of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.H.); (L.S.)
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic; (J.B.); (V.R.)
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic; (J.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Miroslav Barták
- Department of Master Study Programs, Faculty of Health Studies, J. E. Purkyne University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic;
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic; (J.B.); (V.R.)
| | - Lucie Severová
- Department of Economic Theories, Faculty of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.H.); (L.S.)
| | - Roman Svoboda
- Department of Economic Theories, Faculty of Economics and Management, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Prague, Czech Republic; (P.H.); (L.S.)
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