Enabler for Interdisciplinary eHealthcare: A Qualitative Study

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2017:239:160-166.

Abstract

The complex relations between Health Technologies and clinical practices have been the focus of intensive research in recent years. This research represents a shift towards a holistic view where evaluation of health technologies is linked to organisational practices. In this paper, we address the gaps in existing literature regarding the holistic evaluation of e-health in clinical practice. We report the results from a qualitative study conducted to gain insight into e-health in practice within an interdisciplinary healthcare domain. Findings from this qualitative study, provides the foundation for the creation of a generic measurement model that allows for the comparative analysis of health technologies and assist in the decision-making of its stakeholders.

Keywords: e-health; evaluation framework; health informatics evaluation; health technology; health technology assessment.

MeSH terms

  • Decision Making*
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Humans
  • Interdisciplinary Studies*
  • Medical Informatics*
  • Qualitative Research