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  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Digital Health Competencies
  • Professional Development

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  • The rapid advancement of eHealth necessitates updated competencies for healthcare professionals.
  • Existing frameworks lack specific items for digital adaptability in healthcare.
  • Bridging the gap between patient care and eHealth requires more than just ICT skills.

Approach:

  • An exploratory modified e-Delphi study was conducted with 12 experts from diverse healthcare backgrounds.
  • An initial list of 67 statements was developed through a literature review.
  • A two-round Delphi survey followed by an online meeting refined the statements into a final set of competencies.

Key Points:

  • The study established 29 distinct items for the digital adaptability competency.
  • These items reflect practical skills required for healthcare professionals in the digital era.
  • The Delphi process ensured expert consensus on the final list of competencies.

Conclusions:

  • The abstract concept of digital adaptability has been translated into 29 pragmatic items.
  • These competencies are vital for healthcare professionals to effectively integrate eHealth into patient care.
  • This framework supports the development and assessment of digital adaptability in the healthcare workforce.