[Development, Evaluation and Implementation of Digital Health Interventions (Part 1) - Discussion Paper of the Digital Health Working Group of the German Network for Health Services Research (DNVF)]

Gesundheitswesen. 2023 Jan;85(1):58-64. doi: 10.1055/a-1933-2779. Epub 2022 Nov 29.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The development and application of digital interventions in health-related topics are gaining momentum in health service research. Digital interventions are often complex and need to be evaluated and implemented in complex settings. Due to their characteristics, this poses methodological challenges for health services research that have to be identified and addressed. Hence, the Working Group on Digital Health of the German Network for Health Services Research (DNVF) has prepared a discussion paper. This paper discusses methodological, practical and theoretical challenges associated with the development and evaluation of digital interventions from the perspective of health services research. Possible solutions are suggested and future research needs to address these methodological challenges are identified.

Digitale Interventionen (DI) zu gesundheitsbezogenen Themen gewinnen zunehmend an Bedeutung. Oftmals sind sie komplexe Interventionen, die in einem komplexen Versorgungskontext evaluiert und implementiert werden. Aufgrund der Merkmale digitaler Interventionen ist die Versorgungsforschung vor methodische Herausforderungen gestellt. Daher hat die Arbeitsgruppe Digital Health des Deutschen Netzwerks Versorgungsforschung (DNVF) ein Diskussionspapier erstellt. Darin wird diskutiert, welche Herausforderungen mit der Entwicklung und Evaluation von DI einhergehen. Es werden Lösungsansätze und zukünftige Forschungsbedarfe aufgezeigt.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Germany
  • Health Services Research*