This article examines the divergent and at times antagonistic objectives pursued by stakeholders at different levels of governance regarding the environmental impact of Digital Health Technologies (DHTs). Micro-level factors include stakeholders’ recognition of the environmental issue and the extent to which it is feasible for them to address this issue. Meso-level factors include organisational culture, leadership, policies, and practices, as well as the expertise and professional skillsets available. Macro-level factors include political, regulatory, economic, professional and scientific factors.
Alami, H., Rivard, L., Lehoux, P., Ag Ahmed, M. A., Fortin, J. P. Fleet, R. (2023). Integrating environmental considerations in digital health technology assessment and procurement: Stakeholders’ perspectives. Digital Health Journal. 9(12): 1-17.