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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

Digital Health Interventions to Improve Access to and Quality of Primary Health Care Services: A Scoping Review.

Daniel Erku, Resham Khatri, Aklilu Endalamaw, Eskinder Wolka, Frehiwot Nigatu, Anteneh Zewdie, Yibeltal Assefa

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 103 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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103 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Daniel ErkuCentre for Applied Health Economics, School of Medicine, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8878-0317
Resham KhatriSchool of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
Aklilu EndalamawSchool of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.
Eskinder WolkaInternational Institute for Primary Health Care in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Frehiwot NigatuInternational Institute for Primary Health Care in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Anteneh ZewdieInternational Institute for Primary Health Care in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Yibeltal AssefaSchool of Public Health, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Global digital technology advances offer the potential to enhance primary health care (PHC) quality, reach, and efficiency, driving toward universal health coverage (UHC). This scoping review explored how digital health solutions aid PHC delivery and UHC realization by examining the context, mechanisms, and outcomes of eHealth interventions. A comprehensive literature search was conducted, capturing qualitative and quantitative studies, process evaluations, and systematic or scoping reviews. Our analysis of 65 articles revealed that a well-functioning digital ecosystem-featuring adaptable, interoperable digital tools, robust Information and Communications Technology foundations, and enabling environments-is pivotal for eHealth interventions' success. Facilities with better digital literacy, motivated staff, and adequate funding demonstrated a higher adoption of eHealth technologies, leading to improved, coordinated service delivery and higher patient satisfaction. However, eHealth's potential is often restricted by existing socio-cultural norms, geographical inequities in technology access, and digital literacy disparities. Our review underscores the importance of considering the digital ecosystem's readiness, user behavior, broader health system requirements, and PHC capacity for adopting digital solutions while assessing digital health interventions' impact.

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Primary Health CareDelivery of Health CareHealth ServicesHumansTelemedicinedigital healtheHealthmHealthprimary healthcareuniversal health coverage

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PMID37835125
PMCPMC10572344

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