Researchers Present Digital Fit/Viability Model For Health
In a 2026 viewpoint in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, multidisciplinary authors introduce the digital fit/viability model (dFVM) to map facilitators and barriers that affect progression from digital tools to integrated health implementation in sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on examples such as DHIS2, Zipline, and M-TIBA, they diagnose persistent "pilotitis," infrastructure and policy gaps, and recommend implementation-science methods, stakeholder engagement, and WHO-aligned policies to improve scale and sustainability.
Key Points
- 1Introduce the digital fit/viability model (dFVM) to map factors enabling tool-to-system implementation
- 2Highlight systemic barriers like 'pilotitis,' infrastructure gaps, and policy misalignment limiting scale and sustainability
- 3Recommend integrating implementation science, local stakeholder input, and WHO-aligned policies to increase adoption
Scoring Rationale
Framework provides practical implementation guidance and regional relevance; limited empirical validation reduces immediate transformational impact.
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