Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on Technology in Transitional Care: Insights from Greece

Area of Science:

• Health Informatics
• Digital Health
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Transitional care (TC) is vital for patient safety and continuity across healthcare settings.
• Current technology adoption in TC processes in Greece is notably limited.
• Understanding barriers to digital health in TC is crucial for improving care delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore healthcare professionals' views on technological determinants impacting digital health adoption in transitional care.
• To identify key factors influencing the integration of digital health solutions within TC workflows.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional survey was administered to healthcare professionals involved in TC.
• Descriptive analyses assessed the impact of ICT literacy, interoperability, data strategy, and digital tools on TC processes.

Main Results:

• Technological improvements positively influenced all TC processes, according to respondents.
• High correlations were found between ICT literacy and follow-up coordination (0.72).
• Interoperability and data strategy demonstrated consistent positive impacts (mean > 0.6), enhancing communication and care continuity.

Conclusions:

• User-friendliness is paramount for designing and implementing digital health interventions in TC.
• Improving interoperability can significantly enhance collaborative decision-making in transitional care settings.