METHIS

Lapão LV, Peyroteo M, Maia M, Seixas J, Gregório J, Mira da Silva M, Heleno B, Correia JC. Implementation of Digital Monitoring Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Patients With Chronic Diseases: Design Science Approach. JMIR. 2021;23(8):e24181. AbstractWebsite

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is straining health systems and disrupting the delivery of health care services, in particular, for older adults and people with chronic conditions, who are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. Objective: The aim of this project was to support primary health care provision with a digital health platform that will allow primary care physicians and nurses to remotely manage the care of patients with chronic diseases or COVID-19 infections. Methods: For the rapid design and implementation of a digital platform to support primary health care services, we followed the Design Science implementation framework: (1) problem identification and motivation, (2) definition of the objectives aligned with goal-oriented care, (3) artefact design and development based on Scrum, (4) solution demonstration, (5) evaluation, and (6) communication. Results: The digital platform was developed for the specific objectives of the project and successfully piloted in 3 primary health care centers in the Lisbon Health Region. Health professionals (n=53) were able to remotely manage their first patients safely and thoroughly, with high degrees of satisfaction. Conclusions: Although still in the first steps of implementation, its positive uptake, by both health care providers and patients, is a promising result. There were several limitations including the low number of participating health care units. Further research is planned to deploy the platform to many more primary health care centers and evaluate the impact on patient’s health related outcomes.

Matilde Santos

MSc Student


Projects

Marília Silva Paulo

Marília Silva Paulo

Senior Researcher

Comprehensive Health Research Center, NOVA Medical School, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, NMS, FCM, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Marília Silva Paulo has a PhD in Health Policies and Development from the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, NOVA University, Lisbon, Portugal. She has been working on implementing the Chronic Care Model within healthcare settings in the UAE. 

 

Mélanie R. Maia

Mélanie R. Maia

Senior Researcher

UNIDEMI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal

Mélanie R. Maia is a senior researcher in UNIDEMI, NOVA FCT, Universidade Nova de Lisboa/Portugal, Integrated member of CHRC, NOVA NMS, Universidade Nova de Lisboa/Portugal and Guest Collaborative Researcher in PICTIS - SecLAB3 Digital Health, FIOCRUZ/Brazil, University of Aveiro/Portugal.

Peyroteo M, Ferreira IA, Elvas LB, Ferreira JC, Lapão LV. Remote Monitoring Systems for Patients With Chronic Diseases in Primary Health Care: Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth. 2021;9(12):1-11.
Mariana  Peyroteo

Mariana Peyroteo

PhD Student

UNIDEMI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal


Mariana Peyroteo is a researcher whose work focuses on Digital Health Services and their impact on decision-making processes, using Design Science Research Methodology.

Luís Velez Lapão

Luís Velez Lapão

Coordinator

UNIDEMI, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal

Luís Velez Lapão is a prominent figure in Global Digital Health, holding the positions of Professor at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa and Coordinator of the Digital & Smart HealthCare Laboratory.