Validation Study of a Value-Based Digital Health Questionnaire

The paradigm of value-based health care is spreading worldwide; however, Value-Based Digital Health (VBDH) is still an emerging concept. VBDH is understood as the use of digital tools to facilitate the generation of value in health. It is accelerated by technological change, cultural, and organizati...

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Published in:International journal of environmental research and public health 2022-06, Vol.19 (12), p.7034
Main Authors: Nuño-Solinís, Roberto, Urizar, Elena, Merino, Marisa, Del Barrio, Jaime, Errea Rodríguez, María
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Data collection
Delivery of Health Care
Factor analysis
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Health care
Health services
Humans
Hypotheses
Integrated delivery systems
Leadership
Maturity
Organizational aspects
Organizations
Patients
Quantitative psychology
Questionnaires
Staff participation
Strategy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Technological change
Validation studies
Validity
Value-based care
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Summary:The paradigm of value-based health care is spreading worldwide; however, Value-Based Digital Health (VBDH) is still an emerging concept. VBDH is understood as the use of digital tools to facilitate the generation of value in health. It is accelerated by technological change, cultural, and organizational factors. An accurate diagnosis of the organizational VBDH maturity is crucial to define and implement strategic actions to progress with VBDH transformation. This study aimed to validate a VBDH questionnaire, which measures the degree of maturity of VBDH from the perspective of managers (N = 146) in Spanish healthcare organizations. Results show good internal consistency of the questionnaire. Factor analysis identified seven dimensions to measure VBHC maturity: (1) Resources, incentives, and financing; (2) Knowledge and participation of patients and workers in the strategy of progress towards VBDH; (3) Training of professionals and tool knowledge for advancement in VBDH; (4) Innovation initiatives; (5) Information and its quality; (6) Leadership, strategy and governance; and (7) Knowledge of the fundamentals and objectives, as well as access to relevant VBDH information. The questionnaire presents good validity and internal consistency and meets the requirements to be an instrument for routine use to assess VBDH organizational maturity.
ISSN:1660-4601
1661-7827
1660-4601
DOI:10.3390/ijerph19127034