Digital health competencies for primary healthcare professionals: A scoping review
Key DHC domains and statements that may be used to guide on the development of a set of DHCs for PC are identified, and critical knowledge gaps and needs to be considered.
Abstract
Literature explicitly linking DHCs to PC was mostly published over a decade ago. There is a need for an updated and current set of DHCs for PC professionals to more consistently reap the benefits of digital technologies. This review identified key DHC domains and statements that may be used to guide on the development of a set of DHC for PC, and critical knowledge gaps and needs to be considered. Such a DHC set may be used for curricula development and for ensuring that the essential DHC for PC are met at a clinical or organizational level, and eventually improve health outcomes.