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Frameworks for Digital Health Engagement: A Scoping Review Protocol
Chinasa Odo1, Sarath Rathnayake1, Veronica Parisi1
1Centre for Digital Innovations in Health and Social Care, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 23, 2026
Summary
Digital health technologies (DHTs) are vital but engagement is inconsistent. This review maps frameworks to understand and improve user engagement with digital health tools from adoption through sustained use.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Healthcare Technology
- User Engagement
Background:
- Digital health technologies (DHTs) are increasingly integrated into healthcare.
- Sustained user engagement with DHTs remains a significant challenge.
- Understanding engagement is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map existing frameworks and instruments that conceptualize digital health engagement.
- To analyze engagement across the user journey, from adoption to sustained use.
- To identify gaps in the conceptualization of digital health engagement.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a scoping review of relevant literature.
- Searched major academic databases: Scopus, Web of Science, ACM Digital Library, and PsycINFO.
- Synthesized findings to map conceptual coverage of digital engagement.
Main Results:
- Identified various frameworks and instruments for digital health engagement.
- Highlighted inconsistencies in conceptualizing engagement across different stages.
- Revealed gaps in current understanding and measurement of sustained use.
Conclusions:
- Existing frameworks offer partial views of digital health engagement.
- Further research is needed to develop comprehensive models for sustained engagement.
- Addressing engagement gaps is key to maximizing DHT benefits in healthcare.
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