Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Technology Acceptance and Its Applications

Abstract

Technological innovation has become an integral aspect of our daily life, such as wearable and information technology, virtual reality and the Internet of Things which have contributed to transforming healthcare business and operations. Patients will now have a broader range and more mindful healthcare choices and experience a new era of healthcare with a patient-centric culture. Digital transformation determines personal and institutional health care. This paper aims to analyse the changes taking place in the field of healthcare due to digital transformation. For this purpose, a systematic bibliographic review is performed, utilising Scopus, Science Direct and PubMed databases from 2008 to 2021. Our methodology is based on the approach by Wester and Watson, which classify the related articles based on a concept-centric method and an ad hoc classification system which identify the categories used to describe areas of literature. The search was made during August 2022 and identified 5847 papers, of which 321 fulfilled the inclusion criteria for further process. Finally, by removing and adding additional studies, we ended with 287 articles grouped into five themes: information technology in health, the educational impact of e-health, the acceptance of e-health, telemedicine and security issues.

Experiences of people with Long Covid with a digital physiotherapy intervention: A qualitative study

“…At a time when healthcare is immersed in a phase of transformation, digital health is gaining ground, presenting itself as a solution to improve and expand healthcare services, setting the patient at the centre of care 42 . The healthcare system has an important role to play in increasing access to digital resources, and thereby ensuring a digital service, that is tailored to the individual needs of patients 43 . This theme is aligned with previous studies that suggested quality principles for an expanded Covid service, which included ensuring access to care, reducing the burden of disease, clinical accountability and continuity of care 13 …”

“…42 The healthcare system has an important role to play in increasing access to digital resources, and thereby ensuring a digital service, that is tailored to the individual needs of patients. 43 This theme is aligned with previous studies that suggested quality principles for an expanded Covid service, which included ensuring access to care, reducing the burden of disease, clinical accountability and continuity of care. 13 Finally, the role of digital physiotherapy intervention can provide participants with the knowledge and self-efficacy to manage health, through an individualized exercise programme, 41 and may include face-to-face sessions, as has been suggested.…”

The AWARE Framework

“…Today, the healthcare sector is being transformed by advancements in technology and changing patient expectations 8 . Nurse executives play a key role in shaping patient care amid changes in violence prevention.…”

“…7 Today, the healthcare sector is being transformed by advancements in technology and changing patient expectations. 8 Nurse executives play a key role in shaping patient care amid changes in violence prevention. Given the multifaceted and complex nature of violence prevention in healthcare, technology will be a critical tool.…”

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Effective Hospital Administration: A Comprehensive Review

“…Traditionally, it focused primarily on administrative and logistical functions. Still, recently, it has expanded its scope to encompass a broader spectrum of responsibilities, including patient-centered care, data-driven decision-making, and strategic planning [2].…”