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Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research

Date Submitted: Aug 18, 2021
Open Peer Review Period: Aug 18, 2021 - Oct 13, 2021
Date Accepted: Dec 28, 2021
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The final, peer-reviewed published version of this preprint can be found here:

Synthesizing Dimensions of Digital Maturity in Hospitals: Systematic Review

Duncan R, Eden R, Woods L, Wong I, Sullivan C

Synthesizing Dimensions of Digital Maturity in Hospitals: Systematic Review

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(3):e32994

DOI: 10.2196/32994

PMID: 35353050

PMCID: 9008527

Synthesizing Digital Maturity Dimensions: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Directions

  • Rhona Duncan; 
  • Rebekah Eden; 
  • Leanna Woods; 
  • Ides Wong; 
  • Clair Sullivan

ABSTRACT

Background:

Digital health in hospital settings is viewed as the ‘panacea’ for achieving the quadruple aims of healthcare, yet the outcomes have been largely inconclusive. To optimize digital health outcomes, a strategic approach is necessary requiring digital maturity assessments. However, current approaches to assessing digital maturity have been largely insufficient, with uncertainty surrounding the dimensions to assess.

Objective:

The aim of this study is to identify the current dimensions used to assess the digital maturity of hospitals.

Methods:

A systematic literature review was conducted of peer-reviewed literature (published between January 2009 and December 2020) investigating maturity models used to assess the digital maturity of hospitals. Twenty-nine relevant articles were retrieved representing 27 unique maturity models. Articles were inductively analyzed with maturity model dimensions extracted and consolidated into a maturity model framework.

Results:

The consolidated maturity model framework consists of seven dimensions: strategy; IT capability; interoperability; governance and management; patient-centered care; people, skills and behavior; and data analytics. These seven dimensions can be evaluated based on 24 respective indicators.

Conclusions:

The maturity model framework developed can be used to assess digital maturity and identify areas for improvement.


 Citation

Please cite as:

Duncan R, Eden R, Woods L, Wong I, Sullivan C

Synthesizing Dimensions of Digital Maturity in Hospitals: Systematic Review

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(3):e32994

DOI: 10.2196/32994

PMID: 35353050

PMCID: 9008527

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