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Canadian Researchers Propose Quintuple Aim Roadmap to Overhaul Digital Health Training

The paper urges national guidance with local adaptation to unify how clinicians learn digital skills.

Overview

  • The peer‑reviewed commentary, published Sept. 8, 2025 in JMIR Medical Education, was authored by researchers from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and the University of Calgary.
  • It calls for outcomes‑based education aligned to the Quintuple Aim, focusing on patient experience, population health, lower costs, provider experience, and health equity.
  • Prioritized competencies include digital literacy, privacy and security awareness, user‑centered technology integration, data‑informed decision‑making, and inclusive access.
  • The authors endorse practical evaluation through simulation and project‑based assessments to confirm real‑world readiness, alongside expanded continuing professional development.
  • They advocate national standards that allow regional customization and cross‑sector collaboration, noting the recommendations are a proposal rather than an adopted policy.