ePA4all—Exploring facilitators and barriers to the adoption of the electronic health record in Germany: A study protocol for a mixed-methods analysis
This study is expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors that affect ePA adoption and use in Germany. Insights from different perspectives will inform targeted strategies to overcome barriers, strengthen health literacy, and enhance system usability. These insights will contribute to recommendations for optimizing the implementation of the ePA in Germany and promoting the digital transformation of the German healthcare system.
Authors
- Sebastian Spethmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0987-8007)
- Liane Schenk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8514-2846)
- Peter Gocke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4137-3199)
- Gina Barzen
- Manuela Marquardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4355-1243)
- Dennis Kipping
- Katrin Hahn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6013-0072)
- Philipp Stachwitz
- Susann May (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3847-4861)
- Frances Seifert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9067-4459)
- Lena Dimde
- Charly Bunar
- Felix Muehlensiepen
Institutions
- National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (DE)
- German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DE)
- Pathodiagnostik Berlin (DE)
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- Mikron (Germany) (DE)
- Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251407130
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 195.93