GPs’ perspectives on eHealth use in the Czech Republic : a
cross-sectional mixed-design survey study

J 2019

GPs’ perspectives on eHealth use in the Czech Republic : a cross-sectional mixed-design survey study

KLOCEK, Adam, Martina ŠMAHELOVÁ, Lenka KNAPOVÁ and Steriani ELAVSKY

Basic information

Original name

GPs’ perspectives on eHealth use in the Czech Republic : a cross-sectional mixed-design survey study

Authors

KLOCEK, Adam (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Martina ŠMAHELOVÁ (703 Slovakia, belonging to the institution), Lenka KNAPOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Steriani ELAVSKY (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution)

Edition

BJGP Open, London, Royal College of General Practitioners, 2019, 2398-3795

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30301 Social biomedical sciences

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

článek - open access

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14230/19:00110262

Organization unit

Faculty of Social Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen19X101655

Keywords in English

clinicians; eHealth; general practice; ICT; mHealth; telemedicine

Abstract

V originále

Background Digitalisation of health services is among the top priorities of the European Union (EU), yet take-up of eHealth tools is slower in some EU countries than others. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of information communication technology (ICT) and eHealth tools by Czech GPs, to elucidate their motivation and barriers to the adoption of eHealth technologies. Design & setting A cross-sectional, mixed-design survey study, administered online and conducted with GPs from seven randomly selected Czech regions. Of the invited 777 GPs, 196 participants responded (25% response rate) and 153 completed the survey. Method Quantitative (measured using, for example, the eHealth readiness scale) and qualitative (thematic analysis) methods were used. Results Hierarchical multilinear regression (controling for age, sex, and city size) showed that ICT usage in general practice was predicted by eHealth readiness. Among GPs with their own practice, age and practice size also predicted ICT use. Analysis of barriers specific to mobile health tools identified obstacles on the side of GPs (such as low perceived usefulness), patients (such as lack of interest), and contextual barriers (such as lack of time). Conclusion In addition to system-level change, educating Czech GPs about the benefits of eHealth tools for better patient–provider interaction and quality of care is necessary to facilitate eHealth adoption and usage in the Czech Republic.

Links

5SA14933, interní kód MU

Name: Unlocking the Potential of mHealth Technologies to Promote Behavioral Health and Active Aging in Czech Older Adults

Investor: South-Moravian Region

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klocek_published_bjgpopen_2019.pdf

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KLOCEK, Adam, Martina ŠMAHELOVÁ, Lenka KNAPOVÁ and Steriani ELAVSKY. GPs’ perspectives on eHealth use in the Czech Republic : a cross-sectional mixed-design survey study. BJGP Open. London: Royal College of General Practitioners, 2019, vol. 3, No 3, p. 1-12. ISSN 2398-3795. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen19X101655.

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KLOCEK, Adam, Martina ŠMAHELOVÁ, Lenka KNAPOVÁ and Steriani ELAVSKY. GPs’ perspectives on eHealth use in the Czech Republic : a cross-sectional mixed-design survey study. \textit{BJGP Open}. London: Royal College of General Practitioners, 2019, vol.~3, No~3, p.~1-12. ISSN~2398-3795. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgpopen19X101655.

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