Study: More than one in two would like to use electronic health records

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A recent study shows small advances in smart health in Germany, especially with regard to the use of smartphones, tablets and wearables, but also the readiness for surgical robots and electronic health records. Data protection and trust remain an important issue. 

The management consultancy has two years after the first "Smart Health" study BearingPoint again asked the population about their relationship to health apps, wearables and care robots.

Smartphones, tablets, wearables and robots are on the rise

Overall, a positive development can be seen. In 2017, only 18 percent used a smartphone or tablet to digitally monitoring and optimize their health, now it is 27 percent. In addition, 20 percent of non-users plan to do so in the next 12 months. Wearables are used by 18 percent of those surveyed, 10 percent more than two years earlier. The robots gain trust, both in the operating room and in nursing. In 2017, 19 percent would have been willing to be operated on by a robot. In 2019, 31 percent can now imagine that. Robots are also expected to help in the care sector for 25 percent of the respondents, compared to 20 percent two years earlier.

Acceptance of electronic health records is growing

The high level of acceptance of the electronic health record is surprising. More than one in two would like to use them (53 percent), more than one in ten is already doing so (12 percent). Only 16 percent categorically exclude the use of electronic health records. However, it is important to take into account: 19 percent of those surveyed have never heard of the electronic health record.

Data protection and trust through more transparency

57 percent of those surveyed would use apps or wearables if their data were secure against unauthorized access. 54 percent fear that their data is not adequately protected. This figure was 60 percent two years earlier. Here, more transparency, confidence-building measures and educational work are important.

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