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CTRI Number  CTRI/2023/12/060789 [Registered on: 26/12/2023] Trial Registered Prospectively
Last Modified On: 19/12/2023
Post Graduate Thesis  Yes 
Type of Trial  Observational 
Type of Study   Cross Sectional Study 
Study Design  Other 
Public Title of Study   To understand how postgraduate students in coastal Karnataka know and use the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and what difficulties they face 
Scientific Title of Study   Awareness and challenges associated with the utilization of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) among post-graduate students– A Qualitative research from higher education sector in coastal Karnataka 
Trial Acronym  NIL 
Secondary IDs if Any  
Secondary ID  Identifier 
NIL  NIL 
 
Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)  
Name  Muneera Banu 
Designation  Postgraduate student in Masters of Hospital Administration 
Affiliation  Prasanna School of Public Health 
Address  Prasanna School of Public Health MANIPAL, Udupi, Karnataka

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  8310871109  
Fax    
Email  muneera.psphmpl2022@learner.manipal.edu  
 
Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query  
Name  Dr Rajesh Kamath 
Designation  Assistant Professor, Co-ordinator of Master of Hospital Administration 
Affiliation  Prasanna School of Public Health 
Address  Department of Social and Health Innovation, Room No-65, Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka, India

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  7760218342  
Fax    
Email  rajesh.kamath@manipal.edu  
 
Details of Contact Person
Public Query  
Name  Dr Vani Lakshmi R 
Designation  Assistant Professor, Department of Data Science 
Affiliation  Prasanna School of Public Health 
Address  Department of Data Science, Room No-55, Prasanna School Of Public Health, Manipal, MAHE

Udupi
KARNATAKA
576104
India 
Phone  9526082818  
Fax    
Email  vani.lakshmi@manipal.edu  
 
Source of Monetary or Material Support  
Prasanna school of public health manipal MAHE 
 
Primary Sponsor  
Name  Muneera Banu 
Address  Prasanna School of Public Health 
Type of Sponsor  Other [SELF] 
 
Details of Secondary Sponsor  
Name  Address 
NIL  NIL 
 
Countries of Recruitment     India  
Sites of Study  
No of Sites = 1  
Name of Principal Investigator  Name of Site  Site Address  Phone/Fax/Email 
DR RAJESH KAMATH  Kasturba Hospital, Manipal  Lecture Hall 3, Department of Social and Health Innovation, Hospital Administration
Udupi
KARNATAKA 		 7760218342

rajesh.kamath@manipal.edu 
 
Details of Ethics Committee  
No of Ethics Committees= 1  
Name of Committee  Approval Status 
Kasturba Medical College and Kasturba Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee-2(student research)  Approved 
 
Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI  
Status 
Not Applicable 
 
Health Condition / Problems Studied  
Health Type  Condition 
Healthy Human Volunteers  NOT APPLICABLE 
 
Intervention / Comparator Agent  
Type  Name  Details 
Intervention  NIL  NIL 
 
Inclusion Criteria  
Age From  20.00 Year(s)
Age To  50.00 Year(s)
Gender  Both 
Details  Postgraduate students pursuing Masters of Hospital Administration MHA PSPH from various educational backgrounds and willing to share their perspectives and experience related to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  
 
ExclusionCriteria 
Details  Students those not enrolled in relevant program and those who are not willing to take part in the programmes. 
 
Method of Generating Random Sequence   Not Applicable 
Method of Concealment   Not Applicable 
Blinding/Masking   Not Applicable 
Primary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The researcher explores the preferences, attitudes and motivation of postgraduate students towards digital healthcare services offered by Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
The study provides insight that can inform policy decisions, communication campaigns and strategic initiatives aimed at effectively bridging the awareness gap and fostering active participation of students in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission  		 8 weeks 
 
Secondary Outcome  
Outcome  TimePoints 
The study provides insight that can inform policy decisions, communication campaigns & strategic initiatives aimed at effectively bridging the awareness gap & fostering active participation of students in the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission   8 weeks 
 
Target Sample Size   Total Sample Size="15"
Sample Size from India="15" 
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" 
Phase of Trial   N/A 
Date of First Enrollment (India)   30/12/2023 
Date of Study Completion (India) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Date of First Enrollment (Global)  Date Missing 
Date of Study Completion (Global) Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials 
Estimated Duration of Trial   Years="23"
Months="11"
Days="0" 
Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)   Not Yet Recruiting 
Recruitment Status of Trial (India)  Not Yet Recruiting 
Publication Details   N/A 
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement

Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?  

Response - NO
Brief Summary     

The government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission to advance healthcare digitalization and build an open, interoperable digital health ecosystem for the nation. ABDM will also create a unique digital health ID for every for every citizen of India. This ID will enable the seamless integration of various healthcare services and will also help in creating a longitudinal health record for every citizen in India. The successful implementation of ABDM in India will have a robust digital health ecosystem that will integrate various healthcare systems. By analyzing the students knowledge of ABDM can provide a valuable insight into the effectiveness of communication and awareness campaigns targeted at this demographic location. Understanding how post graduate students from different educational background perceive technology driven healthcare initiatives like ABDM can guide the government in adopting innovative approaches. It can help to address the gaps in misunderstanding and area of confusion and might lead to increased participation, better utilization of healthcare services and more successful implementation. In summary, the literature review highlights the transformative potential of digital health initiatives across different regions and underscores the importance of addressing challenges such as stakeholder engagement, public awareness, infrastructure constraints, and health disparities. It calls for continued research and collaborative efforts to harness the full benefits of digital technology in healthcare while ensuring equitable access and outcomes for all.

 
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