Health System Stakeholders' Perspective on the Role of Mobile Health and Its Adoption in the Swiss Health System: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital health solutions have great potential to change the way health care is delivered, including better clinical outcomes and improved processes and access to health services. However, the adoption of mobile health (mHealth) solutions for patient monitoring has been rather slow in Switzerland. The reasons are complex, and a better understanding is needed to leverage the full potential of mHealth.

Objective

This study aimed to deepen the understanding of the potential relevance and influence of mHealth for the health system and health care provision, and factors influencing its adoption. The findings will be used to provide an outlook on feasible recommendations for action.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative survey using a maximum variation sample of a he

SUBMITTER: Lingg M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7248802 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature