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Implementation Science Meets Software Development to Create eHealth Components for an Integrated Care Model for
Lynn Leppla1, Sandra Hobelsberger2, Dennis Rockstein3
1Research Assistant, Institute of Nursing Science, Department Public Health, University of Basel, Switzerland & Advanced Practice Nurse, Department of Medicine I, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany.
Summary
This study outlines a method for creating eHealth tools for integrated care using agile development and user-centered design. This approach bridges the gap between research and practice for better eHealth implementation.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Implementation science
- eHealth development
Background:
- Bridging the research-to-practice gap in eHealth is crucial for effective integrated care models.
- The SMILe project exemplifies an eHealth-facilitated integrated care model for stem cell transplantation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a process for creating eHealth components for integrated care.
- Utilizing agile software development, user-centered design, and behavior theory for content development.
Main Methods:
- Formed an interdisciplinary team.
- Conducted contextual analysis guided by behavioral theory.
- Applied agile principles for iterative software development.
- Ensured frequent stakeholder and end-user involvement through user-centered design.
Main Results:
- Developed a functional eHealth component integrated into a care model.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration facilitated clear communication.
- Behavioral theory informed user stories for agile development.
- Prototype achieved high usability scores after testing.
Conclusions:
- Agile development and interdisciplinary collaboration enable creation of theory-based, context-specific eHealth components.
- This approach enhances the likelihood of successful clinical adoption and sustainable implementation.
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