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Evaluating health information technologies: A systematic review of framework recommendations
- Source :
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Publication Year :
- 2020
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2020.
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Abstract
- Objective Evaluating Health Information Technologies (HITs) can be challenging, but studies are necessary so that the most beneficial interventions can be identified. Our objective was to systematically review the available recommendations for improving the methods used in HIT evaluations. Methods HIT evaluation frameworks were identified from database (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL) and grey literature searches. Outcome measures included framework recommendations and characteristics. Recommendations were coded and organised using thematic analysis methods. A scoring instrument was used to measure framework quality. Results The search identified 23 frameworks and 272 recommendations. These were organised into five evaluation domains and 42 themes. The themes included recommendations for improving the evaluation of technical aspects of HITs (e.g. describing aspects of HIT functionality) and suggestions for improving the evaluation of complex factors that may influence the overall effects of HITs (e.g. careful reporting of whether the HIT became integrated into existing working patterns). The frameworks were not generally developed in association with healthcare professionals, or with input from patients. The frameworks tended not to have been developed using systematic methods designed to reduce the risk of bias. Discussion HIT evaluations are important but they are challenging to conduct and appraise. This review was conducted using systematic methods enabling the organisation of framework recommendations into key themes. These findings may help investigators to successfully plan, conduct and appraise HIT evaluations. The quality appraisal demonstrated that HIT evaluation research may be improved by using more systematic methods and the involvement of participants from a range of differing backgrounds.
- Subjects :
- Knowledge management
020205 medical informatics
business.industry
Computer science
Health Personnel
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Psychological intervention
MEDLINE
Health Informatics
02 engineering and technology
CINAHL
Grey literature
Health informatics
03 medical and health sciences
0302 clinical medicine
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
Humans
Quality (business)
030212 general & internal medicine
Health information
Thematic analysis
business
Medical Informatics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Medical Informatics
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....e40d0231f91e62fa593812807061d99e