Digital Minimalism: Using Technology for Efficient Healthcare

This review article explores the concept of digital minimalism as a strategy for optimizing the use of technology in healthcare. While digital technologies offer numerous benefits, including improved patient-centered care and streamlined operations, challenges like information overload, clinician burnout, and the digital divide highlight the need for a mindful approach. Digital minimalism advocates for thoughtful and intentional use of technology, focusing on reducing clutter, optimizing usage, and prioritizing purposeful engagement. The article examines how digital minimalism can address information overload and the increasing burden of administrative tasks, thereby mitigating burnout among healthcare professionals. It explores strategies for implementing digital minimalism in primary care settings, including utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, optimizing workflows, and promoting digital literacy. The article explores practical strategies to integrate digital minimalism into primary care and discusses future directions, including ethical alignment of digital tools, fostering equitable access, and improving usability through user-centered design. By prioritizing workflow optimization and minimizing administrative burdens, digital minimalism aims to create a sustainable healthcare environment that enhances clinician well-being and patient-centered care. Keywords: digital health, health technology, primary health care