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Current Challenges of Digital Health Interventions in Pakistan: Mixed Methods Analysis
Abdul Momin Kazi1, Saad Ahmed Qazi2,3, Nazia Ahsan1
1Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Journal of Medical Internet Research
|September 4, 2020
Summary
Digital health in Pakistan shows promise, but faces challenges like user ability and cost. Increased demand post-COVID-19 necessitates public and private sector collaboration to expand digital health services.
Area of Science:
- Digital health
- Health informatics
- Health systems research
Background:
- Digital health adoption is growing in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to increased mobile and internet access.
- This study examines factors influencing digital health progress in Pakistan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify current digital health projects and stakeholders in Pakistan.
- To conduct a SWOT analysis of digital health initiatives to determine facilitators and barriers.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate digital health projects from the last five years in Pakistan.
- Data were categorized using the WHO health system building blocks and analyzed via SWOT analysis.
Main Results:
- 51 digital health projects were studied, with 46% using technology for research and 30% for implementation.
- Key barriers included user inability to use technology (21%), costs (16%), and privacy concerns (12%).
- Artificial intelligence/machine learning was used in 31% of projects, and 59% had scale-up plans.
Conclusions:
- Digital health in Pakistan is nascent but has significant potential, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Active involvement from public and private sectors is crucial to regulate and expand digital health for improved healthcare.
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