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Nirusha Jeevanandan1, Christian Nøhr1
1The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|June 24, 2020
Summary
Physicians are open to using patient-generated health data (PGHD) in treatment. They require documented evidence of data validity and reliability from PGHD devices and apps before integration.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Health Informatics
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Physician perspectives on Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) integration remain largely uncharacterized.
- Understanding physician willingness to incorporate self-registered measurements into treatment planning is crucial for advancing digital health adoption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Danish physicians' attitudes towards and willingness to utilize Patient-Generated Health Data (PGHD) in clinical practice.
- To identify key factors influencing the integration of PGHD into patient treatment pathways.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative research approach was employed using semi-structured interviews.
- Ten physicians practicing in Denmark participated in the study, providing insights into their experiences and expectations regarding PGHD.
Main Results:
- Physicians expressed a willingness to incorporate unsolicited PGHD into patient care.
- A significant condition for integration is the availability of documented evidence proving the validity and reliability of PGHD sources (devices and applications).
Conclusions:
- Physicians are receptive to leveraging PGHD, provided robust validation of data accuracy and device/app credibility is established.
- Future implementation of PGHD in clinical settings should prioritize the development and dissemination of clear evidence-based guidelines for data validation.
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