Understanding "Internet Plus Healthcare" in China: Policy Text Analysis.
J Med Internet Res
; 23(7): e23779, 2021 07 26.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1325489
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The combination of the internet and healthcare has excellent benefits and far-reaching positive effects in improving service efficiency and promoting social equity. The role of the "internet plus healthcare" (IPHC) has been recognized, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new healthcare model is also familiar to people and shows a bright prospect.OBJECTIVE:
This article seeks to accurately understand and fully grasp the characteristics of IPHC policies that can enlighten the formulation of future policies.METHODS:
The content analysis method was used to analyze China's IPHC policies collected from the Beida Fabao database and several official websites.RESULTS:
We found that the development of IPHC policy has gone through 4 stages and is currently entering a phase of rapid development. IPHC policymakers are primarily health administrative departments. In addition, policy instruments are classified into either supply, environment, or demand, and policy themes can be summarized into 4 categories facilities, technology, service, and management.CONCLUSIONS:
China's IPHC policy has good prospects from the perspective of development trends. The health administrative departments mainly lead the development of China's IPHC policy. It is suggested that these departments involve other stakeholders (ie, medical workers, medical industries, and technology sectors) in formulating policies. Policies prefer to use supply-based and environment-based policy instruments. The policy themes emphasize improving infrastructure construction and high-quality diagnostic and treatment services, strengthening the supporting role of information technology, and ensuring all stakeholders understand their responsibilities.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Delivery of Health Care
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Internet-Based Intervention
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Health Policy
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Med Internet Res
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
23779
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