Identifying Barriers to the Adoption of Digital Contact Tracing Apps in England: Semistructured Interview Study With Professionals Involved in the Pandemic Response.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The NHS (National Health Service) COVID-19 app was a digital contact tracing app (DCTA) used in England in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of which was to limit the spread of COVID-19 by providing exposure alerts. At the time of the pandemic, questions were raised regarding the effectiveness and cost of the NHS COVID-19 app and whether DCTAs have a role in future pandemics.

Objective

This study aims to explore key barriers to DCTAs in England during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This is a qualitative study using semistructured video interviews conducted with professionals in public health, digital health, clinicians, health care law, and health executives who had an active role in the COVID-19 pandemic. These interviews aimed to explore the pers

SUBMITTER: Palmer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347901 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature