Building Consensus on eHealth in Slovene Primary Health Care
Author Information
Author(s): Iljaž Rade, Meglič Matic, Švab Igor
Primary Institution: Department of Family Medicine, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana
Hypothesis
It is possible to define and rank priorities for eHealth development in PHC by using the Delphi method.
Conclusion
The three round decision Delphi process has proven to be effective for developing outcomes and achieving consensus among experts in primary care eHealth development.
Supporting Evidence
- High levels of consensus on suggested measures were achieved among all study participants.
- The Delphi process effectively identified key priorities in primary care eHealth development.
- Experts from both fields participated actively, ensuring a balanced perspective.
Takeaway
Experts worked together to agree on the best ways to use technology in healthcare in Slovenia, which will help improve patient care.
Methodology
An e-mail based, three-round Delphi study was conducted with nationally recognized experts in primary health care and medical informatics.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the selection of experts and their personal opinions on ICT policy.
Limitations
The study was limited to experts from Slovenia, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 13 primary health care professionals and 11 medical informatics experts, with an average age of 46-47 years and significant professional experience.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.03
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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