Facilitators and challenges of using eHealth for primary health care delivery during disasters: a qualitative study of health care providers' perceptions and experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The frequency and intensity of disasters and their impacts on global population health are on the rise. Health systems often face disruptions during disasters due to infrastructure damage and the sudden surge in patient numbers. These disruptions are exacerbated by the lack of sufficient capacity, resources, and tools needed to respond effectively to disasters. Primary Health Care (PHC), as the first point of public contact with the health system, plays a key role in providing integrated health services. Also eHealth technologies help ensure the continuity of essential health services and fill existing gaps in health care delivery. This research aims to explore the perceptions and experiences of the health care providers to understand the facilitators and challenges of u

SUBMITTER: Nikfard M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12642073 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature