Health services research.
In European dialogue.

MAPS brings together different perspectives on access, organisation and digital care. Academic context and practical experience complement each other.

The doctoral research.

MAPS is part of Timo Frank’s doctoral research on digital access and patient navigation in healthcare.

Three studies.
One research framework.

01

TRACE

Real referral and access pathways to specialist care.

02

MAPS

Digital access pathways in European primary care systems.

03

PATHS

Conditions for digital patient navigation in Germany.

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Do you work on access pathways, digital care or international health system comparison?

Study profile · Study preparation

MAPS at a glance.

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Aim
Compare digital access pathways and interpret lessons for Germany.
Methods
Qualitative individual interviews; public documents for context.
Taking part
45–60 minutes, in German or English.
Status
Study preparation. Final country selection open.
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