Emerging Digital Tools and Patient Engagement

The podcast highlights the growing interest in digital tools designed to enhance patient engagement and capture their experiences with health interventions. It emphasizes the importance of not just the existence of these tools, but their acceptance and usability among patients, particularly older adults who may be hesitant to engage with technology. John Fox points out that a key consideration is whether these digital resources can significantly improve patient outcomes, which raises the question of readiness and willingness to adopt such tools. The conversation underscores that while technology is rapidly advancing, successful implementation relies heavily on patient perspectives and their belief in the value of these innovations.