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Digital Competence among Czech Health Professionals: Challenges in Healthcare Digitalization

Year: 2024

Type of publication: ostatní - článek ve sborníku

Name of source: MEKON 2024 : sborník VIII. ročníku mezinárodní konference Kvalita a její perspektivy : 4 pílíře péče

Publisher name: Univerzita Pardubice

Place: Pardubice

Page from-to: 36-37

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Language	Name	Abstract	Keywords
eng	Digital Competence among Czech Health Professionals: Challenges in Healthcare Digitalization	Introduction: Digitalization in healthcare is posing new challenges for allied healthcare professionals (HPs). To assess their readiness for this digital transformation, the DigiHealthCom Scale was designed in Finland. This tool was used in a multi-country study, inviting researchers from 22 countries to participate. The focus of this paper is to describe the self-reported digital competencies of Czech allied HPs, a topic of interest considering the Czech Republic’s developing strategy for healthcare digitalization. Aim: This presentation aims to share the preliminary findings from the aforementioned international study, specifically focusing on the self-reported digital competence of allied HPs in the Czech Republic. Method: Czech allied HPs were solicited to participate via direct contact, social media, and email. Data were gathered using both paper-based and online versions of the survey. Upon completion of the 42-item Likert-type DigiHealthCom questionnaire, participants were asked an open-ended question: “What else would you like to say about your digital competence?” Results: Out of the participants, 62 responded to the open-ended question. The majority of responses revolved around personal digital skill levels, descriptions of the digital environment, attitudes towards digital technology, its relevance in clinical practice, organizational support, and the appropriateness of the questionnaire items. Self-reported digital skills varied widely, from non-existent to good. Experience and exposure to a digital environment were generally limited. Some participants expressed concerns about digitalization, viewing it as irrelevant or potentially threatening their personal contact with patients. Conclusion: To adequately respond to digitalization trends, Czech HPs require further support.	Allied health professionals; digital health competence; DigiHealthCom; digital skills

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