Public perceptions of digitalisation and patient safety: a cross-sectional survey in Germany
In our study, the German public appears to view digital technologies and AI as tools both for improving patient safety and as potential risk factors. Our findings also highlight the importance of analysing sociodemographic factors to identify specific disparities in how different groups are affected by digitalisation. Such analysis is essential for developing targeted strategies that mitigate current patient safety risks, ensuring that digital health solutions are equitable and safe across all demographic groups.
Authors
- Dagmar Lüttel
- Beate Sigrid Müller (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6745-1047)
- Olga Amberger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2207-6036)
- Max Geraedts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5596-6246)
- David Schwappach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8668-3065)
- Dorothea Lemke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1885-1343)
- Hardy Müller
Institutions
- Goethe University Frankfurt (DE)
- University of Bern (CH)
- Philipps University of Marburg (DE)
- University of Cologne (DE)
- Gesundheitsamt (DE)
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (CH)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-100516
- Primary Topic
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00