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ArticleFrontiers in public health2024

Preparation and validation of the instrument "QualiAPS digital-Brazil" for assessing digital health care in primary health care: a required tool.

Renan Cabral de Figueirêdo, Ísis de Siqueira Silva, Aguinaldo José de Araújo, Cícera Renata Diniz Vieira Silva, Cláudia Santos Martiniano, Ewerton William Gomes Brito, Pedro Bezerra Xavier, Severina Alice da Costa Uchôa

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Renan Cabral de FigueirêdoDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Ísis de Siqueira SilvaDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Aguinaldo José de AraújoDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Cícera Renata Diniz Vieira SilvaTechnical School of Health of Cajazeiras, Federal University of Campina Grande, Cajazeiras, Brazil.
Cláudia Santos MartinianoDepartment of Nursing, State University of Paraíba, Campina Grande, Brazil.
Ewerton William Gomes BritoDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Pedro Bezerra XavierHealth Sciences Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Severina Alice da Costa UchôaDepartment of Public Health, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: The use of Information and Communication Technologies in the field of health is increasing across the world, demarcating the field of digital health. The goal of this study is to formulate and validate a matrix of indicators, design assessment scripts and indicate data collection techniques for assessing the quality of digital health care in Brazilian Primary Health Care (PHC). Methodology: This is a validation study divided into three phases: preparation of the instrument, analysis of validity and pilot study. The instrument was prepared based on the PHC assessment model from a literature review; the analysis of validity used the Delphi technique associated with the nominal group and the evidence from the literature reference. In the pilot study, audio-recorded interviews were conducted with strategic primary care actors. Results: The matrix of indicators "QualiAPS Digital-Brazil" introduces a set of 37 indicators, distributed into three distinct components and their respective dimensions. The component "Structure" includes the dimension "Resources"; the component "Processes" includes the dimensions "Technical," "Organizational" and "Relational"; and the component "Results" includes the dimensions "Short-Term Results" and "Medium-Term Results." The general values obtained for CVI and IRR were 0.89 and 1.00; respectively. Therefore, it was possible to design assessment scripts and indicate qualitative data collection techniques for assessing digital health in Brazilian PHC. Conclusion: The instrument presented was validated regarding its relevance, content and theoretical support to evaluate the quality of digital health care, supporting decision-making by managers and health professionals in the search for improving remote primary care provided to the population.

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Delphi TechniquePrimary Health CareBrazilDigital HealthHumansPilot ProjectsQuality Indicators, Health CareReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and Questionnairesdigital healthhealth assessmentprimary health caretelemedicinevalidation study

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