Applying the Nominal Group Technique for the Conceptual Validation of ehealth Solutions

The development of ehealth applications is a complex task, not only in technological terms, but also the understanding both users' needs, expectations and contexts, business models. Therefore, initial conceptual validations might be essential to verify whether proposed solutions are adequate, sustainable, worth developed. study reported by this paper applied nominal group technique potential suitability sustainability diverse set support older adults. identified transversal advantages (i.e., promotion active healthy, integrated care, healthcare equity) barriers contextual, personal, deployment barriers. As conclusion, was adequate for validation provided comprehensive information about issues that must carefully considered during these assure their viability reduce research waste.