Challenges in the Adoption of eHealth and mHealth for Adult Mental Health Management—Evidence from Romania

Andra Ioana Maria Tudor, Eliza Nichifor, Adriana Veronica Litră, Ioana Bianca Chițu, Tamara-Oana Brătucu and Gabriel Brătucu
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Andra Ioana Maria Tudor: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brașov, Colina Universității Street No. 1, Building A, 500068 Brașov, Romania
Eliza Nichifor: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brașov, Colina Universității Street No. 1, Building A, 500068 Brașov, Romania
Adriana Veronica Litră: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brașov, Colina Universității Street No. 1, Building A, 500068 Brașov, Romania
Ioana Bianca Chițu: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brașov, Colina Universității Street No. 1, Building A, 500068 Brașov, Romania
Tamara-Oana Brătucu: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Transilvania University of Brașov, N. Bălcescu Street No. 56, 500019 Brașov, Romania
Gabriel Brătucu: Faculty of Economic Sciences and Business Administration, Transilvania University of Brașov, Colina Universității Street No. 1, Building A, 500068 Brașov, Romania

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 15, 1-25

Abstract: New methods of connecting physicians and patients have arisen. Technology is playing a crucial role and the concept of hybrid doctor–patient relationship is considered relevant for the competitive health management system. At the same time, the need for knowledge about implementing policies and best practices into the system is highly demanding. Digital tools, such as eHealth or mHealth can improve the traditional approach to consulting patients without requiring face-to-face interaction. However, due to the discussion surrounding the adoption of these technologies, the authors performed the study with two marketing research methods. The first is qualitative and is related to the opinions, attitudes, and beliefs of Romanian experts on the use of eHealth and mHealth for the prevention, detection, and treatment of mild mental disorders. The second method quantifies the opinions, attitudes, and behaviours of Romanian adults on their openness to adopt new technologies for mental health management. The main findings of the research highlight three factors that can increase the chances of adults using technology for health-related needs: (1) accessibility (2) data security, and (3) content. These are the main aspects that influence the well-being of both young and older adults, who both need support regarding mental health management.

Keywords: mental health management; eHealth; mHealth; digitalization for medical services; mental health; health needs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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