ifkad articles

Development of a Maturity Model for Telemedicine Services: Towards an Integrated Approach for Implementation

Mattia Vincenzo Olive, Chiara Sgarbossa, Deborah De Cesare, Margherita Mazzeo, Paolo Locatelli, Cristina Masella, Mariano Corso

This research was aimed at developing the “Digital Health Observatory Maturity Model for Telemedicine Services” (DHO-TeleMM), as a tool for the implementation and improvement processes of telemedicine services. The model adopts a sociotechnical perspective, assuming that the technical and social elements of a system are interdependent and should be considered in a holistic manner to ensure the best possible outcomes. The development of this tool underwent a three-step development process: a) Knowledge Acquisition from existing comparable frameworks, previous evidence on the topic and the theoretical stance of the research, b) Knowledge Testing on three in-depth case studies, and c) Model Validation through an interactive workshop. The DHO-TeleMM addresses telemedicine services as objects of analysis at organizational, regional or ecosystem level. Four key dimensions were identified – i) digital platforms, ii) data collection and valorization, iii) roles, processes and organization, iv) culture and competencies. Each dimension involves several sub-dimensions and four evolutionary levels characterized by specific sociotechnical configurations. Future developments of this model include continuous update and improvement through empirical application, along with the development of a set of metrics to strengthen its prescriptive capability. Practical applications and theoretical contributions are discussed.

IN: Proceedings IFKAD 2024 – Translating Knowledge into Innovation Dynamics
PP: 693-708