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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Empowering Health Professionals with Digital Skills to Improve Patient Care and Daily Workflows.

Joao C Ferreira, Luis B Elvas, Ricardo Correia, Miguel Mascarenhas

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Article in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

13 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Digital Divide Among U.S. Adults with and without Cancer: Prevalence and Associated Factors.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Joao C FerreiraFaculty of Logistics, Molde University College, NO-6410 Molde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-6662-0806
Luis B ElvasFaculty of Logistics, Molde University College, NO-6410 Molde, Norway.ORCID 0000-0002-7489-4380
Ricardo CorreiaBioGHP, 1000-260 Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0009-0005-1237-6632
Miguel MascarenhasDepartment of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences (MEDCIDS), Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-0340-0830

Funding

Blockchain.PT PRR - RE-C05-i01.02
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The increasing digitalisation of healthcare has created a pressing need for health professionals to develop robust digital skills. This paper explores the imperative of equipping health professionals with the necessary digital proficiency to enhance their daily workflows and improve patient care. The expanding use of digital technologies, including electronic health records, telehealth, and artificial intelligence, has transformed the healthcare landscape. However, the adoption of these technologies has been hindered by barriers, such as a lack of interoperability and hesitancy among healthcare providers. To address these challenges, this paper argues that digital skill development must be a core component of healthcare education and professional training. Medical schools and healthcare organisations must prioritise the integration of digital health curricula and continuous learning opportunities to ensure that the next generation of healthcare providers is well-equipped to navigate the digital healthcare ecosystem. Additionally, this paper highlights the importance of fostering a culture of digital innovation and collaboration within healthcare settings. By empowering health professionals to actively participate in the development and testing of new digital health applications, the industry can unlock the full potential of digital technologies to enhance daily workflows and improve patient outcomes.

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digital healthdigital proficiencyhealthcare educationpatient-centred careworkflow optimisation

Identifiers

PMID39942518
PMCPMC11817557

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