e-Health preparedness assessment in the context of an influenza pandemic: a qualitative study in China

Objective

To assess the preparedness status of a hospital in Beijing, China for implementation of an e-Health system in the context of a pandemic response.

Design

This research project used qualitative methods and involved two phases: (1) group interviews were conducted with key stakeholders to examine how the surveillance system worked with information and communication technology (ICT) support in Beijing, the results of which...