“Simplification, decentralization, proximity” – A critical analysis of the digital health framework in Portugal through expert interviews
As digital health has gained momentum in Portugal over the years, it is crucial to enhance governance and transparency, connect digital infrastructures, and promote data availability. These measures, along with a well-defined strategic vision, are essential for cultivating a robust digital health ecosystem.
Authors
- Fátima Roque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0169-3788)
- Pedro Lopes Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9448-9542)
- Marta Estrela (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6123-3818)
- María Teresa Herdeiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0500-4049)
Institutions
- Universidade Politécnica da Guarda (PT)
- University of Aveiro (PT)
- University of Coimbra (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2025.105962
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.76
Funders
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia