Author - Guido Giunti

Mapping the Landscape of Connected Health: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

We analyzed 208 studies to map the field of Connected Health, examining its growth, research types, and focus areas. Our findings reveal rapid expansion since 2013, with emphasis on technology-driven solutions for patient care. While diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases dominate Connected Health research, there is a significant gap in business-oriented studies. Our results provide a foundation for advancing interdisciplinary...

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Adopting Smart Health Technologies in Dementia Care: Insights and Recommendations

We explored the factors that influence the adoption of smart health technologies by people with dementia and their informal caregivers. Through a scoping review of 109 studies, we identified key barriers and facilitators, ranging from design challenges to ethical concerns. Based on these insights, we proposed the DemDesCon framework, which outlines essential design considerations for creating effective s-Health solutions for...

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Do mHealth Apps for Multiple Sclerosis Meet Patient Needs?

We assessed how well mobile health apps meet the needs of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). From a systematic review of app stores, we identified 30 apps focused on MS. While many offered patient education and data visualization, critical features like energy management, remote monitoring, and gamification were largely absent. Our findings suggest that current MS mHealth apps fall short...

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Building Resilient Teleconsultation Systems Post-COVID-19

We analyzed the rapid adoption of teleconsultation systems during the first wave of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for sustainable implementation beyond the pandemic. Our insights reveal that while these systems proved valuable in maintaining healthcare access, there is a risk of lacking integration into broader organizational structures. We propose strategies to ensure teleconsultation remains effective, addressing design, training, and policy...

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Mapping Health Information Technology Training for Future Doctors in the EU

We explored how many medical schools in the European Union teach students about digital health, such as electronic health records and telemedicine. Out of 302 schools, fewer than 30% included digital health training in their programs. Even when offered, these courses were not evenly distributed across countries. Our findings show a need for more consistent digital health education in medical...

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Understanding Experience Design in Digital Health: Insights from Designers

We explored how designers perceive and apply experience design in digital health, focusing on user experience (UX), patient experience (PEx), and digital patient experience (dPEx). Through semi-structured interviews with 24 international designers, we uncovered similarities and differences between healthcare and non-healthcare design and identified five dimensions to distinguish UX, PEx, and dPEx. Our findings aim to build a common language...

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Improving Digital Patient Experience: The Digital Health Design Framework

We developed a Digital Health Design (DHD) framework to address the challenges and opportunities in creating digital health interventions (DHIs). By analyzing semi-structured interviews with 24 design professionals, we identified eight stages grouped into four phases: preparation, problem-thinking, problem-solving, and implementation. Our framework integrates design activities, deliverables, and stakeholder roles while addressing twelve challenges, providing actionable strategies for enhancing patient...

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Designing Digital Health Interventions: Key Factors Shaping Patient Experience

We examined factors influencing patient experiences with digital health interventions (DHIs) and developed a preliminary framework to guide their design. By synthesizing findings from 15 reviews encompassing 543 studies, we identified four key themes: individual context, content, technical issues, and design features. These insights aim to enhance accessibility, usability, and patient-centered care in digital health. (more…)

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Guiding the Evaluation of Digital Patient Experiences: Timing, Indicators, and Methods

We systematically reviewed the evaluation of digital patient experiences (digital PEx) in healthcare, focusing on when, what, and how to measure them. Drawing from 45 systematic reviews, we identified key timing considerations, evaluation indicators, and approaches. This study provides a structured guide for researchers, developers, and practitioners to improve digital PEx evaluations, ensuring these tools meet patient needs and healthcare...

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Defining the Digital Patient Experience in Healthcare

We reviewed factors influencing digital patient experiences (digital PEx) in healthcare and proposed design considerations for improving them. The findings from 45 review studies highlight the critical role of technology usability, patient-centered design, and organizational integration. By synthesizing these insights, we developed a framework to guide the design and evaluation of digital health tools, ensuring better alignment with patient needs...

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