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Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal of Medical Internet Research, 3(24), p. e32994, 2022

DOI: 10.2196/32994

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Synthesizing Dimensions of Digital Maturity in Hospitals: Systematic Review

Journal article published in 2022 by Rhona Duncan ORCID, Rebekah Eden ORCID, Leanna Woods ORCID, Ides Wong ORCID, Clair Sullivan ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Background Digital health in hospital settings is viewed as a panacea for achieving the “quadruple aim” of health care, 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 was 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 before December 2020) investigating maturity models used to assess the digital maturity of hospitals. A total of 29 relevant articles were retrieved, representing 27 distinct maturity models. The articles were inductively analyzed, and the maturity model dimensions were extracted and consolidated into a maturity model framework. Results The consolidated maturity model framework consisted of 7 dimensions: strategy; information technology capability; interoperability; governance and management; patient-centered care; people, skills, and behavior; and data analytics. These 7 dimensions can be evaluated based on 24 respective indicators. Conclusions The maturity model framework developed for this study can be used to assess digital maturity and identify areas for improvement.