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Enhancing Clinical Workflows and Quality of Care: Key Factors for Adopting mHealth Tools

Enhancing Clinical Workflows and Quality of Care: Key Factors for Adopting mHealth Tools

Mobile health (mHealth) tools are increasingly becoming integral to clinical practice, offering promising improvements in workflows and patient care. A recent study, titled "Factors Impacting Clinicians Adoption of a Clinical Photo Documentation App and its Implications for Clinical Workflows and Quality of Care: Qualitative Case Study," provides valuable insights into the adoption of mHealth tools. This blog will summarize key findings from the study and discuss how clinicians can leverage these insights to enhance their practice.

Understanding the Benefits of mHealth Tools

The study focused on a clinical photo documentation app called imitoCam, used in Switzerland and Germany. The app's primary benefits, as identified by the study participants, include:

Factors Influencing Adoption

While the benefits are clear, several factors influence the adoption of mHealth tools:

Overcoming Barriers to Adoption

The study identified several barriers to the adoption of mHealth tools, including technical issues, data management challenges, and organizational constraints. To overcome these barriers, the study recommends:

Conclusion

The adoption of mHealth tools like imitoCam can significantly enhance clinical workflows and the quality of patient care. By understanding and addressing the factors influencing adoption, clinicians and healthcare organizations can better leverage these tools to improve outcomes.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Factors Impacting Clinicians Adoption of a Clinical Photo Documentation App and its Implications for Clinical Workflows and Quality of Care: Qualitative Case Study


Citation: Jacob, C., Sanchez-Vazquez, A., & Ivory, C. (2020). Factors Impacting Clinicians Adoption of a Clinical Photo Documentation App and its Implications for Clinical Workflows and Quality of Care: Qualitative Case Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 8(9), e20203. https://doi.org/10.2196/20203
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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