Identification and Categorization of the Distinct Purposes Underpinning the Use of Digital Health Care Self-Monitoring: Qualitative Study of Stakeholders in the Health Care Ecosystem.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health care self-monitoring has gained prominence as a tool to address various challenges in health care, including patient autonomy, data-informed decision-making, and organizational improvements. However, integrating self-monitoring solutions across a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders-patients, health care providers, policy makers, and industry-can be complicated by differing priorities and needs.

Objective

This study aimed to identify and categorize the distinct purposes underpinning the use of digital health care self-monitoring. By mapping these purposes, the research seeks to clarify how technology design and implementation can be better aligned with stakeholder expectations, thereby enhancing adoption and impact.

Methods

A qualitative design

SUBMITTER: Elg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006770 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature