Tag: survey instrument
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Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice: Validation of a GP-Specific Questionnaire
Introduction: Why Measure Digital Maturity in General Practice? As healthcare systems face demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven GP distribution, digital solutions offer a practical path to maintaining accessible, high-quality care. General practitioners (GPs) are often the first contact in care and serve as gatekeepers coordinating further treatment. This context underscores the need for reliable…
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Measuring Digital Maturity in General Practice: Development and Validation of a GP-Focused Questionnaire
Introduction and Rationale General practitioner (GP) practices face ongoing challenges such as demographic shifts, specialist shortages, and uneven urban–rural distribution. Digital solutions—electronic records, telemedicine, health apps, and smart scheduling—promise to mitigate these pressures and improve outpatient care. Yet, unlike inpatient settings, GP practices lack a widely used, psychometrically validated maturity model tailored to their context.…