Recurring implementation determinants in digital health innovations: a multi-context multiple case study and cross-case synthesis into a four-domain analytical framework - Summary - MDSpire

Recurring implementation determinants in digital health innovations: a multi-context multiple case study and cross-case synthesis into a four-domain analytical framework

  • By

  • Mariusz Jaworski

  • Petra Petrová

  • Thomas Spittler

  • Radu-George Ciorap

  • Agnieszka Wojtczuk-Turek

  • Ilona Cieslak

  • July 15, 2026

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Objective:

To identify implementation determinants that recur across different real-world digital health settings and organize them into a practical analytical framework for implementation planning and readiness assessment.

Approach:
  • Data Analysis: The analysis utilized established implementation frameworks to support interpretation of the recurring determinants.
Key Findings:
  • The analysis identified 20 implementation determinants organized into four interdependent domains: technological, organizational, user-related, and system-level, based on 13 digital health implementations from six European countries.
  • Frequently reported issues included interoperability, usability, leadership and governance, workflow integration, staff competencies, user engagement, funding stability, and regulatory alignment.
  • Implementation challenges rarely concerned the technology alone.
Interpretation:

The resulting four-domain framework serves as an analytical and planning tool for structuring implementation knowledge across diverse digital health settings.

Limitations:
  • The analysis was based on secondary standardized reports rather than primary qualitative data.
  • The framework does not predict implementation success but rather aids in planning and risk assessment.
Conclusion:

The framework aids in planning and risk assessment for digital health interventions.

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