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This study aims to explore the relationship between workplace digitalisation and mental health among primary care professionals aged 50 years and older.

May 24, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Digitalisation, human factors, and mental health among primary care professionals aged ≥ 50 years: a mixed-methods case study in Portugal

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MBMaria Piedade BrandãoUniversity of Aveiro BCBeatriz ChavesUniversity of Aveiro

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Mixed-methods case study examines mental health impacts of digitalisation in primary care professionals aged ≥50 years, indicating potential stress and inequality issues.

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This study aims to explore the relationship between workplace digitalisation and mental health among primary care professionals aged 50 years and older.
Conducted a mixed-methods case study in a primary care unit in northern Portugal
Utilized a self-administered questionnaire with 24 professionals aged ≥50 years, achieving 92% participation
Analyzed quantitative data descriptively and qualitative data thematically, integrating results through triangulation.
91.7% of participants recognized benefits of digitalisation for organizational performance
62.5% reported increased work-related stress and 33.4% a worsening work-life balance
Only 25.0% felt they had sufficient time to adapt to new technologies, with significant differences noted between clinical and nonclinical staff.

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Brandão et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296c748a0ea1665673da5 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14671-3

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May 24, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

Digitalisation, human factors, and mental health among primary care professionals aged ≥ 50 years: a mixed-methods case study in Portugal

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MBMaria Piedade BrandãoUniversity of Aveiro BCBeatriz ChavesUniversity of Aveiro

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Implication

Mixed-methods case study examines mental health impacts of digitalisation in primary care professionals aged ≥50 years, indicating potential stress and inequality issues.

Key Points

This study aims to explore the relationship between workplace digitalisation and mental health among primary care professionals aged 50 years and older.
Conducted a mixed-methods case study in a primary care unit in northern Portugal
Utilized a self-administered questionnaire with 24 professionals aged ≥50 years, achieving 92% participation
Analyzed quantitative data descriptively and qualitative data thematically, integrating results through triangulation.
91.7% of participants recognized benefits of digitalisation for organizational performance
62.5% reported increased work-related stress and 33.4% a worsening work-life balance
Only 25.0% felt they had sufficient time to adapt to new technologies, with significant differences noted between clinical and nonclinical staff.

Cite This Study

Brandão et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1296c748a0ea1665673da5 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14671-3

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