Conceptual framework for development of comprehensive e-health evaluation tool
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2013-01
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Mary Ann Liebert
Abstract
Objective: The main objective of this study was to develop an ehealth
evaluation tool based on a conceptual framework including
relevant theories for evaluating use of technology in health programs.
This article presents the development of an evaluation
framework for e-health programs. Materials and Methods: The
study was divided into three stages: Stage 1 involved a detailed literature
search of different theories and concepts on evaluation of
e-health, Stage 2 plotted e-health theories to identify relevant
themes, and Stage 3 developed a matrix of evaluation themes and
stages of e-health programs. Results: The framework identifies and
defines different stages of e-health programs and then applies
evaluation theories to each of these stages for development of the
evaluation tool. This framework builds on existing theories of health
and technology evaluation and presents a conceptual framework for
developing an e-health evaluation tool to examine and measure
different factors that play a definite role in the success of e-health
programs. The framework on the horizontal axis divides e-health
into different stages of program implementation, while the vertical
axis identifies different themes and areas of consideration for
e-health evaluation. Conclusions: The framework helps understand
various aspects of e-health programs and their impact that require
evaluation at different stages of the life cycle. The study led to
the development of a new and comprehensive e-health evaluation
tool, named the Khoja–Durrani–Scott Framework for e-Health
Evaluation.
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Journal Article (peer-reviewed)
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Keywords
E-HEALTH, EVALUATION, FRAMEWORK, OUTCOMES, THEORY, PANACEA
Citation
Khoja, S.Durrani, H., & Sajwani, A. (2013). Conceptual Framework for Development of Comprehensive e-Health Evaluation Tool. Telemedicine and e-Health, 19(1), 48-53.doi:10.1089/tmj.2012.0073