JMIR Public Health and Surveillance · 2 authors, 1 centre
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This scoping review of 44 international articles identified 8 core trends of digital transformation affecting hospitals, which were then contextualized for the German hospital sector through expert interviews with 12 experts. The study developed a heuristic impact model showing dependencies for successful digital transformation, highlighting data interoperability and patient self-image as key factors.
This mixed methods study combined a scoping review of international peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2021 with expert interviews contextualizing findings for the German hospital sector. The search identified 1344 articles across 5 databases, of which 44 met eligibility criteria. A heuristic impact model was derived showing development corridors for trend interaction regarding technological intensity and supply quality. Trend accelerators and barriers were identified. The study is limited by being confined to the pre-COVID-19 period, meaning pandemic-driven trends may not be adequately captured. Implications include the need for hospitals to adapt business models and find roles in digitally driven ecosystems.
