ArticleJournal of medical Internet research2025
A Practical Guide to Using Futures Methods in Health Care: Approaches, Applications, and Case Studies.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Receipt of Medicines Information From the Internet and Other Information Sources Among Adult Medicine Users in Developed Economies, 2010-2025: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Pooled it
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- Forecasting the Impacts of Artificial Intelligence Assistance in Virtual Consultations for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Exploratory Futures Wheel Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Sequencing AI Automation and Data Interoperability in Oncology Using a Scenario-Planning Framework Coupled With Discrete-Event Simulation: Proof-of-Concept Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- The Use of Speculative Fiction in Future-Focused Health Care Research.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Mental Health and Wellbeing of Rohingya Refugees: A Scoping Review.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Review
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Abstract
Researchers and health care institutions have increasingly applied structured futures methods-such as the futures wheel, scenario analysis, forecasting, and horizon scanning-to systematically explore, generate, and prepare for multiple possible futures. However, discussions around the future of medicine, specialties, or therapeutic areas have often relied on the subjective opinions or perspectives of key opinion leaders rather than on future strategies, policies, visions, and scenarios that are grounded in rigorous and established methods. This underscores the need for futures methods to be widely adopted and effectively incorporated into both medical practice and health care policymaking. Integrating structured foresight techniques into strategic planning enables clinicians and policymakers to transition from reactive decision-making to proactive, plausible approaches that shape a more resilient and adaptive health care system. Our goal with this paper is to provide a methodological guide that is supported by case studies, demonstrating how futures methods can be systematically applied in health care. By offering practical examples, we intend to empower medical professionals, health care leaders, researchers, patients, and policymakers with the tools to anticipate and navigate future challenges and opportunities more effectively.
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