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. 2017 Oct;4(3):189-192.
doi: 10.7861/futurehosp.4-3-189.

Digital maturity: are we ready to use technology in the NHS?

Daniel S Johnston  1
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Digital maturity: are we ready to use technology in the NHS?

Daniel S Johnston. Future Healthc J. 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Digital maturity assessments (DMAs) are a self-assessment mechanism for organisations. They can be effectively utilised to generate local digital roadmaps. In their simplest form, these allow organisations to understand their state of readiness to integrate digital technologies. This is achieved by assessing the capability and compatibility of their information systems to communicate or interface both within and across organisations. Through utilising and responding to the findings of DMAs, it is thought that the NHS will be better able to provide a patient-centred service to meet local needs within a national framework. It is this exchange and integration of information across health and social care systems that will drive innovation and transformation in the NHS.

Keywords: Digital maturity; interoperability; learning healthcare system.

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Digital maturity assessment across English healthcare regions in January 2016. Data from NHS England.
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