Catalan Health Service, Barcelona, Spain; Digitalization for the Sustainability of the Healthcare System (DS3), IDIBELL, Barcelona, Spain; Faculty of Informatics, Multimedia and Telecommunications, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain.
WHO European Centre for Primary Health Centre, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Aten Primaria. 2024 Oct;56(10):102904. doi: 10.1016/j.aprim.2024.102904. Epub 2024 Apr 30.
This article provides an in-depth analysis of digital transformation in European primary healthcare (PHC). It assesses the impact of digital technology on healthcare delivery and management, highlighting variations in digital maturity across Europe. It emphasizes the significance of digital tools, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, in enhancing accessibility and efficiency in healthcare. It discusses the integration of telehealth, remote monitoring, and e-health solutions, showcasing their role in patient empowerment and proactive care. Examples are included from various countries, such as Greece's ePrescription system, Lithuania's adoption of remote consultations, Spain's use of risk stratification solutions, and the Netherlands' advanced use of telemonitoring solutions, to illustrate the diverse implementation of digital solutions in PHC. The article offers insights into the challenges and opportunities of embedding digital technologies into a multidisciplinary healthcare framework, pointing towards future directions for PHC in Europe.
本文深入分析了欧洲初级医疗保健（PHC）的数字化转型。它评估了数字技术对医疗服务和管理的影响，强调了欧洲各地数字成熟度的差异。它强调了数字工具的重要性，尤其是在 COVID-19 大流行期间，这些工具提高了医疗保健的可及性和效率。它讨论了远程医疗、远程监测和电子医疗解决方案的整合，展示了它们在增强患者权能和主动护理方面的作用。文章还从希腊的电子处方系统、立陶宛采用远程咨询、西班牙使用风险分层解决方案以及荷兰先进的远程监测解决方案等不同国家举例，说明了在 PHC 中数字解决方案的多样化实施。文章深入探讨了将数字技术融入多学科医疗保健框架的挑战和机遇，并为欧洲 PHC 的未来发展指明了方向。
