The Complexity of Transferring Remote Monitoring and Virtual Care Technology Between Countries: Lessons From an...

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Digital Health
• Global Health

Background:

• Remote monitoring and virtual care (RMVC) technologies offer significant potential for improving health outcomes.
• International deployment of RMVC is crucial for maximizing its benefits.
• Despite similarities, Canada and the UK face challenges in transferring digital health innovations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify key differences complicating RMVC technology transfer between Canada and the United Kingdom.
• To provide recommendations for overcoming these challenges and facilitating successful international deployment.

Main Methods:

• A workshop was conducted to identify differences impacting RMVC transfer.
• Six key differences were identified: minority groups, physical geography, clinical pathways, value propositions, governmental priorities, and regulatory pathways.
• Four broad recommendations for sustainability and successful transfer were detailed.

Main Results:

• Six critical differences hinder RMVC transfer between Canada and the UK.
• Recommendations include formal consideration of country-specific impacts, pathway mapping, regulatory learning, and guidance development.
• An ecosystem readiness checklist was developed to aid in deployment.

Conclusions:

• Addressing identified differences and implementing recommendations can facilitate successful international RMVC deployment.
• Strategic planning for sustainability and overcoming challenges is essential for maximizing the positive impact of RMVC technologies.
• Further research should explore complexities of global digital health solution transfer.