Consensus-based reporting guideline for participatory development and evaluation of digital health interventions.

ABSTRACT: Existing literature reveals shortcomings in reporting on digital health interventions (DHIs) development and evaluation, resulting in limited traceability and hampered knowledge growth. Despite existing health research reporting guidelines, a specific guideline for the participatory development and evaluation of DHIs is lacking. This study aimed to develop a consensus-based reporting guideline to increase the transparency and comparability of both the participatory development and evaluation of DHIs. Following the methodology recommended by the EQUATOR Network and Mohers et al., a web-based Delphi Study comprising three rounds (two surveys; one workshop) was conducted. An international panel of 66 experts from 23 countries agreed on 68 items for the final reporting guideline, derived from

SUBMITTER: Weirauch V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12913994 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature