Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Jul 19, 2021
Open Peer Review Period: Jul 19, 2021 - Jul 27, 2021
Date Accepted: Nov 27, 2021
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Assessment of e-health towards the Norwegian implementation of the FACT model
ABSTRACT
Background:
FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment) is a model for treatment of long-term mental illness. This method has become more widespread in Norway.
Objective:
The objective of our study was to examine how the implementation of FACT teams in Norway has been affected by e-health policy, infrastructure, and regulations. Another object was to examine existing literature on e-health interventions and challenges within FACT teams.
Methods:
We have examined Norwegian policy regulating mental health services, laws and regulations, e-health infrastructure, relevant literature on FACT teams, and current implementation of FACT in Norway.
Results:
FACT teams are a wanted part of the Norwegian service system, but the current e-health infrastructure makes sharing of data within teams challenging, even if e-health regulations allow such sharing. There is little or no existing research on the e-health challenges facing FACT teams.
Conclusions:
Weaknesses in the Norwegian e-health infrastructure have been a barrier for an easy implementation of FACT teams in Norway. It is difficult to share information between the different levels of health care. We need systems that allow for easy, secure sharing of health data to and between the FACT team members and other involved healthcare personnel.
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