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From Theory to Practice: Practical Applications of the MOLD-US Framework
Thomas Engelsma1,2, Monique W Jaspers1,2, Linda W Peute1,2
1Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, eHealth Living & Learning Lab Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 23, 2024
Summary
The MOLD-US framework aids usability researchers in understanding health information technology (HIT) barriers for aging populations. A citation analysis revealed limited practical applications, highlighting a need for further dissemination and industry exploration.
Area of Science:
- Health Information Technology (HIT)
- Usability Research
- Aging Population Studies
Background:
- The MOLD-US framework synthesizes knowledge on barriers to health information technology (HIT) use for aging and disease-related populations.
- Understanding practical applications of the MOLD-US framework is crucial for informing industry and researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the extent of practical applications of the MOLD-US framework in published research.
- To identify how the MOLD-US framework has been utilized in health information technology (HIT) research.
Main Methods:
- A citation analysis was performed on the original paper introducing the MOLD-US framework.
- Reviewed 241 citations to identify studies reporting practical applications of the MOLD-US framework within their methodology.
Main Results:
- Only nine out of 241 citations (approximately 3.7%) explicitly reported practical applications of the MOLD-US framework.
- Identified applications included qualitative research input (n=3), research design (n=3), design approaches (n=2), and conceptual framework development (n=2).
Conclusions:
- The practical application of the MOLD-US framework in health information technology (HIT) research is currently limited.
- Future research should focus on exploring industry applications and continuously monitoring novel uses to improve HIT for the aging population.
