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Needs regarding the implementation of selfmonitoring in Swedish healthcare
University West, School of Business, Economics and IT.
2023 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

The aging population poses significant economic, social, and medical challenges in today's society. Current demographic trends indicate substantial growth in the older population, raising concerns for healthcare in Sweden in the coming decade. While e-health is recognized as a groundbreaking approach in healthcare, its implementation is still in its early stages with limited organizational adoption. Self-monitoring, the process of observing and recording one's health status, is gaining traction as a solution for chronic disease management. However, introducing self-monitoring can challenge healthcare professionals' professional identity and their beliefs about the importance of personal contact in healthcare. This case study examines the adoption of self-monitoring in Swedish healthcare from the perspective of digitalization coordinators. The findings highlight the potential negative impact on healthcare professionals' professional identity and emphasize the need to consider their requirement for human interaction when designing and implementing self-monitoring. Providing education and support to healthcare professionals is crucial to help them adapt to and benefit from self-monitoring while maintaining their caregiving role and personal interaction with patients. Balancing technology and personal contact is essential to ensure quality care and patient outcomes. The study also identifies challenges related to healthcare professionals' resistance to technology, resistance to change, and perception of increased complexity in implementing self-monitoring. To address these challenges, education, training, and involving healthcare professionals in the implementation process are vital. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digital tools in healthcare, underscoring the need for increased understanding and awareness of e-health. Convincing uncertain or skeptical healthcare professionals about the benefits of selfmonitoring requires providing sufficient information, education, and engagement. Overcoming these challenges can facilitate the successful implementation of self-monitoring, enhance staff's technological proficiency, and improve healthcare outcomes. Providing comprehensive information and engaging key stakeholders are necessary steps to address resistance and foster a positive attitude toward e-health. These findings contribute to understanding the implementation of self-monitoring in Swedish healthcare and highlight the importance of preserving the human element in healthcare while leveraging the benefits of technology

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2023. , p. 29
Keywords [en]
Self-monitoring, Sweden, healthcare
National Category
Information Systems, Social aspects
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hv:diva-20633Local ID: EXI802OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hv-20633DiVA, id: diva2:1792715
Subject / course
Informatics
Educational program
Informatik
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Available from: 2023-08-30 Created: 2023-08-30 Last updated: 2023-08-30Bibliographically approved

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