TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2024 /CNW/ – A new survey shows that while Canadian physicians are embracing digital tools to support quality patient care, better health system integration is still needed to fully leverage the potential of these technologies within healthcare. The 2024 National Survey of Canadian Physicians, commissioned by Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and led by Leger, aims to explore and track physicians’ perspectives on the use and impact of digital health and information technologies in their practices.
The main purpose of the survey was to generate insights on the integration of digital health and information technologies across clinical settings in Canada. The survey found that physicians are embracing electronic tools, particularly during challenging times, like the COVID-19 pandemic and during health human resources (HHR) challenges.
The survey was conducted between April 25 and May 16, 2024, among 1,145 practising physician and resident members of the CMA actively providing direct patient care.
Key findings include:
“The National Survey of Physicians provides the industry valuable and up-to-date insight on the experiences of physicians and how their practices have changed over time. As the front line to patient care, it is imperative we understand their experiences to improve our healthcare system,” said Simon Hagens, Vice President of Performance, Canada Health Infoway. “The 2024 survey reveals promising increases in physicians using electronic tools, including AI and machine learning, as well as the need for continued efforts to better connect care and reduce administrative time.”
“Physicians across Canada are embracing digital health tools, while also highlighting that there is much work to be done to ensure these tools truly enhance care delivery,” said Dr. Joss Reimer, President, Canadian Medical Association. “Effective integration and interoperability are key to reducing administrative burdens and allowing physicians to focus on what matters most—providing high-quality care to their patients.”
Understanding physicians’ attitudes and perspectives towards digital health solutions will help Canada continue to unlock solutions to support better care outcomes for patients and providers alike.
Further, these findings underscore the critical need for continued work to advance the Shared Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap. As health system partners strive to build a connected healthcare system, the Roadmap provides a clear path forward, emphasizing the importance of interoperable digital health solutions that not only improve physician workflows but also enhance patient care. These survey insights will guide our collective efforts to address existing challenges and accelerate the adoption of interoperable technologies, ensuring that physicians have the tools they need to deliver high-quality care efficiently.
To learn more about the survey and its findings, visit Infoway Insights.
About Canada Health Infoway
At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and one that leads to better health outcomes for all Canadians. By leveraging digital technologies and innovations, we’re working with governments, healthcare organizations, clinicians, and patients to advance connected care across the country. This improves care coordination, empowers patients to have a more active role in managing their health, and equips care providers with information and insights to support better care both at the point of care and throughout their patients’ health journey. Most importantly, it modernizes our healthcare system towards a future with patient-centered care at its heart.
We’re an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government and accountable to our Board of Directors and Members of the Corporation (Canada’s 14 federal, provincial and territorial deputy ministers of health). Infoway is led by a team of seasoned professionals who are specialists in their respective fields, including healthcare, administration, information technology and privacy.
Visit us online at www.infoway-inforoute.ca.
About the Canadian Medical Association
The Canadian Medical Association leads a national movement with physicians who believe in a better future of health. Our ambition is a sustainable, accessible health system where patients are partners, a culture of medicine that elevates equity, diversity and wellbeing, and supportive communities where everyone has the chance to be healthy. We drive change through advocacy, giving and knowledge sharing – guided by values of collaboration and inclusion.
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