Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice
Author Information
Author(s): Taiane de Azevedo Cardoso, Leanna Woods, Teresa Schmahl, Moritz Esdar, Timo Neunaber, Achim Mortsiefer, Sven Meister
Primary Institution: Witten/Herdecke University
Hypothesis
How many and which dimensions and subcategories describe digital maturity in general practice?
Conclusion
Digital maturity is a multidimensional construct influenced by human, organizational, and technical factors.
Supporting Evidence
- Six dimensions and 26 subcategories of digital maturity were identified.
- Digital maturity includes individual, organizational, and technical capabilities.
- External factors like local patient situations influence digital maturity.
Takeaway
This study looks at how ready doctors are to use digital tools in their practices, which helps improve patient care.
Methodology
Explorative qualitative research design based on semistructured expert interviews.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to participants having dual professional roles.
Limitations
Results are subjective and based on personal experiences of interviewees; limited to experts from Germany.
Participant Demographics
Participants included care providers, interest groups, health care industry representatives, and patient organizations, with a mix of genders and ages.
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